Pros
The best part of working at Ramsey are the people, hands down. The first leader I had for about 3 years is the best leader I've had in any job. I always felt supported, encouraged and valued on the team. This person quickly became a mentor and even though we both don't work there anymore, we still stay in touch and I seek a lot of counsel from them. That's a testament to the type of people Ramsey hires.
Also, if you are going through a hard time, are sick or need support in any way, the team will not hesitate to support you. That was a huge blessing in my life while I was there. I made lifelong friends, I was challenged to get out of my comfort zone in my role and was part of a mission that truly helps people. The company also puts on a lot of team culture events and throws an awesome Christmas party every year to help everyone feel celebrated and connected.
Their sales program is top notch, really teaching the core skills it takes to communicate and connect with clients. I would say it's great for someone right out of college looking to get experience and learn how to sell. Overall, I am thankful for my time there and the opportunities it provided, but there are some reasons why I knew my time was up.
Cons
There are no WFH or hybrid options and it's very strict in office 5 days a week. There is no bending or changing this, and I don't foresee it ever changing. That factored into my decision to leave the company. I think working in person is very valuable as it leads to better connections, but I also think this strict policy has led to team members feeling like the company does not trust them to do their jobs unless they are at their desk. When I started with the company at a young age, this didn't really bother me. As time went on and life evolved though, I realized it was going to be hard to support a family in that atmosphere.
At times, it can feel like you're part of a cult. I worked on a team that was not like this, but there are certain teams and parts of the company that are. There is very much the mentality there that you must believe everything they teach and if you stray from it even just a little, you're not dedicated to the mission. Credit cards being an example, which most team members have but will not admit they do. I do agree it's important that team members believe in what they teach and sell, but when you instill so much guilt and shame for not believing in every little thing it's going to steer people away.
If you want to have any separation between your work and personal life, this is probably not the place to be. It's a wonderful thing for people to care and I will never take that for granted, but there were times I felt leadership was overstepping their boundaries. I do believe there are leaders there that know how to tow that line, and they are the reason the company thrives in this way.
Finally, work priorities change very quickly. It's a large business that sometimes feels like a startup. You might be working on a project and the next week it changes. It's communicated, but sometimes I got "whiplash" in the sense I didn't know what I should really be focused on or what to accomplish.