If you like passive-aggression, abundant micro-agressions & thoughtless leadership, this is the place for you! - Anonymous employee Year Up United Employee Review

1.0
Jun 19, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The students you work with.

Cons

Lack of strategic vision, brash leadership decisions, no accountability of staff - especially management, ceo's white savior complex

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5.0
May 31, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, team culture, colleague dedication, meaningful work

Cons

Sudden benefit elimination (professional development funds, sabbatical, student loan support, etc.), sudden change in hybrid-work policy,

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5.0
Jan 21, 2017
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Pros

- Competitive compensation - Excellent organizational leadership, passion, and culture - Programs really make a difference in the students' lives

Cons

Any new site comes with some growing pains and so we are still figuring some things out as we go. Could use a little more direction or "best practices" from other sites or leadership. But again, these things come with any new sites!

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