Fulfilling place to work – questionable new hires
Pros
Work-life balance (3/5): It was great for a while and still is for most of my team. However, as you take on more responsibilities, you’ll find yourself working late when deadlines are tight. The remote and hybrid work flexibility is a major plus. Fulfilling work (5/5): Value-based care is the future, and the work we do genuinely impacts the lives of our members in a positive way. Premise is at the top of the food chain in this market. Company Culture (5/5): I actually really love our executive leadership and enjoy talking with Stu Clark when he's in the office. Never in my career have I got to talk with the CEO my first day at the office, especially at a company this size. Immediate team dynamic (4/5): My department is great—we support each other, share laughs, and have a strong team bond. However, the broader organization has been bringing in new managers and directors who seem more focused on corporate politics than meaningful contributions. Some hires feel more like reality TV personalities or finance bros with connections rather than capable leaders, but we navigate those meetings as best we can. Compensation (2/5): Expect to be underpaid by at least 10% compared to the market. This seems to be a company-wide issue, as confirmed by almost every coworker I’ve spoken with.
Cons
Lack of resources: Instead of investing in and promoting existing high-performing teams, management often prioritizes creating entirely new teams and functions. This leaves core teams stretched thin and undercompensated. Corporate politics & unnecessary roles: There are individuals in the company whose primary role seems to be discussing personality types and corporate culture buzzwords—while collecting hefty paychecks. Thankfully, this doesn’t trickle down too much to my team, so it’s more of a minor annoyance. Project management struggles: Much of our work involves firefighting and handling urgent requests with little long-term planning. Meanwhile, larger projects, like our cloud data migration (which has been dragging on for over two years), seem to go in circles due to key roles being filled by individuals who lack the necessary technical expertise.
