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Great for some, but not if you have a disability - Principal Software Engineer Mindbody Employee Review

2.0
Feb 9, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the people at MINDBODY are good folks who are committed to their customers and are really trying to make the world better through their work. Though there are some diversity issues, MINDBODY's tech organization does a good job of elevating women into leadership roles.

Cons

MINDBODY is a cruel place to work if you have any kind of a disability. There are few disabled people in the company and even fewer accommodations for those needing them. Perfectly reasonable requests that should've been covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act were rebuffed, even with extensive documentation supporting them. Getting negative performance reviews without any actionable feedback in them was a frequent occurrence. When I later figured out that my poor performance was caused by a combination of depression, ADHD, and sleep issues, I received zero support from the company at all, and in fact was passed up for promotions and given negative performance reviews without any effort to work with me to figure out what was going on. I asked for assistance many times that never came, and I continued to be held to an ableist standard even retroactively. The stress from the job and the inflexibility of my hours led to a worsening of my sleep disorder symptoms, which made everything else harder to treat or deal with. I was able to receive treatment for my previously-undiagnosed ADHD and for depression shortly afterward, but by then I had already been forced out of my job at MINDBODY. Even with a perfectly reasonable medical explanation for all of this, the company wouldn't let me start fresh, and framed the bad (but unfair) performance reviews as my fault and the result of a flawed character on my part. I couldn't help but internalize that view, and it fed into my depression and made it that much harder to get back on my feet. I also know I am not the only person to have experienced discrimination at MINDBODY on the basis of health or disability.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

During my time at Mindbody, I was fortunate to work in an incredibly supportive team environment. The team was collaborative, fostering a positive and productive atmosphere where everyone’s ideas were valued. My managers played a key role in creating this supportive culture. They were not only approachable and encouraging, but also inspiring leaders who gave me the freedom to take initiative and grow within my role. One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience was the creative freedom I was given. I had the opportunity to explore new ideas and approach challenges in innovative ways, which made the work both exciting and fulfilling. This level of trust and autonomy helped me build my confidence, expand my skills, and develop as a professional. Additionally, the work culture at Mindbody emphasized collaboration, making it easy to share ideas and tackle problems togethe

Cons

While my experience at Mindbody was largely positive, there were a few challenges I encountered. One significant issue was the constant turnover in leadership. This frequent change in management created a sense of instability, as new leaders would often come in with different priorities and approaches. As a result, it sometimes felt like no one was on the same page, leading to a lack of direction and clarity. This inconsistency caused a fair amount of disorganization within the company, making it difficult to align on goals and strategies. The shifting leadership dynamics created some challenges in maintaining a consistent workflow and made it harder to build long-term plans. Despite the supportive team environment, this lack of continuity in leadership was a noticeable drawback.

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