Paper Platform Pivot - Partnership Manager PAPER Employee Review

1.0
Apr 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Not much to say as 2023 is a rough year for the company. Sales is being told to sell a non existing platform so a big chunk of the sales workforce is fired to sell an ESS "idea" --- nothing exists currently.

Cons

Company trying to drastically pivot their business model from Tutors as the cost is exponential and not scalable. Also churn is high as schools don't see value in it -- engagement is non existent except for math which kids get for free in schools through various math apps. Service dept is unable to properly forecast demand and has been over hiring in 2022 -- big layoff for summer coming up. Tutors are not paid correctly making them hate working for the company. Company did a Elon Musk style opt out in Feb to reduce head count or as what management deemed underperformers. Proceeded to lay off another 15% in April (total 25%) mostly sales and HR -- including those doing DEI (clearly don't care about culture or people). They barely introduced their expensive new Chief People Officer and cut 80 people from the work force. Wonder why he must be making a lot for doing not much at all. Activity bonus metrics not being released, most likely won't pay this out or do another round of firing before August before payout.

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5.0
Nov 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Work and felt very rewarding.

Cons

Few Hours and not a lot of support.

4.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Real remote flexibility here. They are embracing the technology we have to ensure our work life balance remains a high priority. You're trusted to manage your own time and get the job done without constant oversight. The bigger story though is the turnaround over the last year and a half. The new leadership has turned the ship around... before it fell off the map. The mission is clear now, and there's real room to help shape how we get there rather than crossing our fingers, closing our eyes, and hoping for the least worst.

Cons

Leadership communication is where things fall a bit short. We get the monthly all-hands and then... radio silence. I get it, priorities compete and there's a lot on their plate. But when the crew is the one actually rowing the boat, it helps to hear from the captain more than once a month. The occasional engagement via Slack, a little more visibility in between the big meetings would go a long way toward keeping everyone rowing in the same direction. We're all in this together - it's helpful to be reminded why a bit more often.

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