Patch reviews

3.2

42% would recommend to a friend

(42 total reviews)

Warren St. John

57% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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2.0
Oct 25, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The schedule is flexible to say the least, as you're able to cover several different assignments during the week. Plus, you're able to work remotely as a freelancer...in the field, from home, wherever. It's hard to beat that kind of convenience.

Cons

There is a disconnect from the people you write for, because everything is done online, and freelancers don't meet regularly with editors and management. Also, the amount of freelance content has been severely curtailed in the past year, along with pay declining and not being paid on time. My bank account took several serious hits working for Patch, because HQ didn't approve payments on time.

4.0
Aug 9, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom to propose your own stories and make your own hours Decent pay for the work Great resume builder Great way to get to know a town and make contacts Good way to put your writing on display

Cons

Payments were not on a consistent enough basis for a company that size No place to advance to other than editor This job doesn't really exist anymore due to "Mommy Bloggers"

3.0
Jun 8, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

An incredibly flexible work environment, including the ability to work from home and largely set your own schedule. Salary and workload were decent while I was there, and the ability to operate your team with some autonomy.

Cons

Lack of strong managers in leadership roles, almost no ability to set or control expectations, and inconsistent HR procedures and actions make it a difficult job for the long-term. As the company is still evolving, changes in your job description and responsibilities change frequently, and corporate leaders are terrible at providing advance notice and giving you the guidance and training to manage all the zigs and zags.

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