Don't be fooled by the startup veneer - Software Engineer Wise Employee Review

3.0
Dec 6, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- no uptight corporate bull$#!t - remote working is welcome - still growing after over a decade

Cons

- they work very hard to pretend they're still a startup - the pay is way below market, even if they insist it's not - work/life balance in non-existent: they pretend work starts at 9 and ends at 5, but in effect you're expected to give more - ageist, non-inclusive tech-bro mentality (lots of inclusivity initiatives, but it's all whitewashing, greenwashing and pinkwashing - corporate culture borders on cultish - they have their own language and like to pretend it's a humanitarian mission, not a for-profit multi-billion-dollar corporation - there's no cushion to fall back on: you're only good for them while you're at your prime. As soon as you get sick or hit some personal roadblock your days are numbered and nobody will give you the time of day - end of the day, they'll exploit you to the bones and spit you out

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Wise Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
1.0
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Pros

Good PTO, and friendly Wisers.

Cons

Management is totally micromanagement, and the People team does not advocate for employees; they appear present only in name. If I were in Kristo’s position, I would conduct a thorough top-to-bottom review of the entire HR department of U.S., and replace all of them. If over 70% of the Austin team would never recommend this workplace, it is a significant warning sign that needs to be addressed.

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