3.0
Jul 7, 2016
Former employee, more than 1 year
Washington, DC
Recommend
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Pros
KIPP is a nationally recognized brand especially in the education world so if you are passionate about that cause you will learn a lot. Every team is different and it seems like most people really like working there. It's a mostly collaborative work environment.
Cons
The culture of Work Hard Be Nice at KIPP pretty much means hard work all the time. I think people are "nice" but don't come across as authentic. The benefits are great but don't expect to get to use them. There is such a cult culture around the cause that you are expected to be on all the time. Outside family and life priorities are not respected because so many people consider this to be their life's work. This culture helps some thrive, but if its not for you its stifling.