Avoid this place - Credit Operations Specialist Upgrade Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free snacks and drinks. Downtown Phoenix location.

Cons

Working at Upgrade was a terrible experience and one of my biggest regrets in life. So far all of the negative reviews have been accurate. This company is very disorganized and unprofessional. I’m too embarrassed to tell people that I once worked here. They hire inexperienced people to management positions. Anytime a new policy is implemented and it fails, you continue to hear the same excuses like “startup culture” and “scaling problems”. No one in leadership holds themselves accountable and it’s sad. The Supervisors are inexperienced and make up answers if they do not know the answer to a questions. The Supervisors are inexperienced and part of the problem as well. This a high volume call center and part of your job performance depends on how long you sit in your seat, so yes it’s that kind of job. Nobody knows what they are doing or how to navigate through things. This company will continue to have a high turnover rate.

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Upgrade Response
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As with any scaling company, growing pains are an inevitable part of the process.Our leadership team is comprised of first-time managers and those who have seasoned experience. Manager development is an important part of our organization and we have partnered with an external leadership consultant providing ongoing learning and coaching in addition to creating internal training to support these efforts. We realize we have more work to do in this area and we will continue to support the ongoing development of our leaders. Thank you for taking the time to share your specific feedback with us as it will help us continue to improve in this area.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great amenities like snacks and stuff

Cons

Collections is a soul crushing job

4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* The company provides free snacks in the office, which is a great perk for daily productivity. * Frequent company-wide events help foster a strong sense of community and team bonding. * The relaxed dress code allows employees to wear casual clothes, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming workplace environment. Elaboration: Mentioning these specific perks highlights a positive company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and comfort. When writing a Glassdoor review, these details are highly valuable to job seekers because they speak to the "day-to-day" experience of the role. Highlighting the balance between professional expectations and casual, social benefits creates a well-rounded picture of what it is like to be part of the team, suggesting that management values both morale and employee satisfaction.

Cons

The work environment is heavily defined by excessive micromanagement that stifles independent problem-solving. Communication is fragmented, as everyone provides different answers to the same questions, leading to constant confusion and redundant tasks. Furthermore, the internal culture is cutthroat; people are frequently willing to sabotage or "screw over" colleagues just to gain a minor personal advantage, which creates a deep lack of trust throughout the office. Advice for management: Management needs to establish a unified standard operating procedure to stop the conflicting information being disseminated to staff. Additionally, leadership should address the toxic "every person for themselves" mentality by fostering a culture that rewards teamwork rather than individual gain at the expense of others. Reducing the level of constant oversight would also empower employees to be more productive and engaged in their actual responsibilities.

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