You need to play the game - Manager Wonder Employee Review

1.0
Apr 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of talented people

Cons

You need to play the game to even have a shot at a promotion or raise. I was there for over 4 years and I saw certain people get promoted over and over again regardless actual merit. It was the game you had to play for favoritism. I was constantly passed over for a raise or promotion regardless of the hard work. Apparently doing more than your job description is actually considered "meets expectations" during the review cycle. You can circumvent this though if you know how to talk to people and upper management.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company is unlike anywhere I've worked before in a good way. The entrepreneurial spirit is contagious, and you're surrounded by incredibly talented people who are both kind and driven. It's an environment that encourages you to think creatively, take ownership, and challenges you to grow. I've learned an incredible amount during my time here. While this fast-paced, high-growth environment isn't for everyone and has certainly come with its share of challenges and ups and downs, I've always found myself deeply committed to our mission and vision. I take pride in working for this company during sure an exciting time in it's story.

Cons

Career paths aren't always clearly defined given the startup environment. This can also be a pro depending on who you speak to.

5.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Very well thought-out performance and promotion cycle: Wonder may be a start-up, but they clearly invest a lot of time and effort into growing their employees, ensuring adequate actionable feedback, and allowing for growth during your time with the company. - Transparency: During my time at Wonder, I did not think much about this, but having moved on to a new company, I start to appreciate the level of transparency Wonder had. Despite its size and volume, the company made it an effort to keep employees updated every other week on key business updates across various verticals. - Flexibility: Hybrid in-office model at the time when I left earlier in 2026, they allowed 2 days wfh and 3 in-person days on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. - Employee benefits: The company had a strong employee relations team and culture that's constantly bringing fun and exciting events to work.

Cons

- Core of the company's leadership came from the same ex-company, which inevitably brings over legacy culture, and this can somewhat make employees from those companies feel somewhat left out.

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Wonder Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and balanced reflection. We’re glad to hear feedback on performance, transparency, flexibility, and employee experience, and we also take note of the opportunities you’ve highlighted around leadership diversity, brand marketing, and off-boarding. We’ll continue working to strengthen those areas while building on what’s working well.
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