Mixed Bag: A Review of a Company with High-Profile Projects and Deep-Seated Issues - Software Engineer Monks Employee Review

3.0
Sep 25, 2023
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Pros

Good Clients and Projects: The company attracts high-profile clients and offers exciting projects that can be professionally rewarding.

Cons

Hierarchical Structure: The company's hierarchical structure can stifle creativity and hinder collaboration among employees. Difficult Bosses: Some of the bosses have been reported as difficult to work with, creating a challenging work environment. Instant Feedback Culture: While feedback is important, the company's instant feedback culture might be overwhelming and counterproductive for some employees. Lack of Benefits for Remote Workers: Remote employees may feel neglected as the company doesn't offer adequate benefits or support for their remote work setup. Disparity in Salaries: The significant gap between what the company charges clients and what it pays employees, especially developers, can be disheartening for the workforce.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

It's been such a pleasure, joy and fresh air to work here. I'm respected, as is my work life balance.

Cons

Leadership hasn't always been consistent with their words and actions, making it feel scary and tumultuous at times.

1.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Remote Work life balance Benefits

Cons

I was brought on under the premise of working on 1 large account, and was thrown onto 3 clients within weeks of being there, two of which were new business. No training on basic tools but hours of security and harassment training Was made to believe during the hiring process that I would be working for a global agency, where people had and wanted tenure. The reality was working through an integration of a handful of small shops, and their small-budget clients. Everyone using different tools and adhering to various (no) processes. The expectation is that you are going above and beyond to grow your clients scope/investment, the reality is that you are lucky if you have any idea how to pitch a new AI tool or service. Departments are totally disconnected and have little understanding of ways of working given the integration and insane rate of employee turnover. I had a handful of managers in my first 5 months on the job. They pushed the merit cycle back 6 months Despite my strong client and team standing, my position was eliminated effective immediately, including benefits, on the last day of the month. Bare minimum severance.

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