Work-life balance and the lack thereof - Leave Specialist Unum Employee Review

2.0
Jan 24, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent starting rate, if you can breathe and have work experience, they will hire you.

Cons

No work life balance due to mandatory and implied overtime Only way to advance is to network, hard work will move you further, but talking will do more. Nepotism in senior leadership, questionable ethics, and a "hire to fire" recruiting strategy. Workload is impossible to keep up with. Overtime leads to mistakes that make it harder for good workers to manage their workload effectively. You will be punished for good performance. The better you do, the more work and stress you obtain. Hope you like base pay because merit based raises are now nonexistent with their pay plan. Health insurance premiums for a 3 person family are about $220 every two weeks for mid-range benefits.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, wonderful coworkers and peers, caring DIRECT leadership, growth opportunities

Cons

Strict in office policy, leadership VP level and higher does not seem as caring, burnout possible, lower end of salary compared to the market

4.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong work-life balance, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture that feels more people-focused than many large corporations. Hybrid flexibility, solid benefits, and long-term stability make it a great place to build a career. There are also good opportunities for internal growth and cross-functional experience.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes move slowly due to layers of process and approvals. Compensation may not always be as competitive as larger tech-focused companies, and organizational changes or transformation initiatives can occasionally create ambiguity or shifting priorities. Like many large enterprises, bureaucracy can at times impact speed and innovation.

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