StormWind Studios reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(283 total reviews)
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Tom Graunke

64% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

StormWind Studios has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The StormWind Studios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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283 reviews
5.0
Sep 6, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Evaluating a new job opportunity can be a challenge. Although there are a number of reasons a person will to use to identify I believe I know of one that will offer a concrete starting point. I call it "The Shopping Cart Theorem". The premise is quite simple. You've just finished picking up groceries for the week. As you're rolling your shopping cart out to your vehicle you're cataloging in your head one more time making sure that you've gotten everything on the list. Milk, check. Bread, check. Right down the line it's apparent you did a thorough job this Sunday afternoon. Good thing too because it's 105 degrees outside and you really don't want to run the risk of having to leave frozen groceries outside any longer than needed. You arrive at your vehicle just in time to use your foot to grab the trunk door and kick it up. After moving a few things around to make room you start improvising a short game of Grocery Tetris, it's really all about the eggs. After a total of 60 seconds you're done, door is shut, time to head back home. You place your shopping cart just outside the drivers side door careful not to nick the paint as you scoot inside. Proud of your agile finish you slowly back your vehicle out of the parking spot, once again careful not to hit the your shopping just outside your door. You drive home and arrive with ample time to store your frozen food with no casualties. Thus ends The Shopping Cart Theorem. If that story describes a typical day out shopping than it's safe to say StormWind is not going to be a fit for you. Why? ... You didn't return your shopping cart. I'm sure there are plenty of great excuses as to why didn't feel the need to do this, and they're all good reasons - they're also reasons why you wouldn't want to work at StormWind. For those who did return their shopping cart: Most. Challenging/Rewarding. Opportunity. Ever. StormWind will force you to grow in ways you didn't know were possible. I mean this in the best way possible as StormWind is very much a family. With the challenge comes support and mentoring from all four corners. Never have I had the pleasure to work in an organization with such competent, empathetic, and self-less people - and it starts from the top down. Leadership sets the bar very high for themselves first which inevitably trickles down the line to every employee. I could write a book on just the way this makes me feel inside, it's an honor to come to work everyday. This is not to say that StormWind is a fit for everyone, we're not arrogant enough to think it is - however for those who are looking for not just a job but a truly fantastic career full of opportunities this provides an avenue of approach. It'll kick your butt, and just when you think you can't improve anymore you'll discover just how wrong you are. Easily the toughest opportunity I've been blessed with, however also the most rewarding. Money? Absolutely! Self? You have no idea.

Cons

You don't have time to feel bad for yourself. You're forced to succeed even when you don't think you can.

5.0
Sep 5, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

StormWind has been the most influential experience I have had in my professional/personal life. Sounds strange to mix the two, but that is the magic of the culture that StormWind has brought to me and many others. Yes it's a family, blood or not we are there to support, encourage and challenge each other. No its not always easy. But Greatness and Success does not come with ease. I've had to overcome some of life's most challenging obstacles and decisions during my career here at StormWind. I can honestly say I don't know where I would be Today if it weren't for the constant care, coaching and support of our Fearless Leaders Tom, Corey and the Leadership Team. I am extremely grateful and continue to feel blessed to be part of this organization. The sky is the limit for those that aren't afraid of hard work, willingness to step out of a comfort zone and find a new gear that you never knew you had. I've watched people's lives change in amazing ways, all because we are encouraged to DREAM BIG!!! This is the place where Anything is Possible... Are you in?

Cons

With the growth of StormWind, some things get lost in translation. Par for the course in any growing organization...

5.0
Sep 2, 2015

Nobody's Perfect, but Stormwind Comes Close

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everybody in the company is wonderful! They're really particular about who they hire, and every employee has something amazing to contribute to the company. You'll always have a friend at Stormwind. It's not the easiest place to work, simply because of the nature of Stormwind and its product, but you'll find that you always have a safety net as long as you are always putting forth your best effort. The managers are supportive and understanding because they've been where you are! Every month, there is a creative and fun contest that runs all month long. These often include games, dress-up days, food, cash, and plenty of other fabulous prizes! The leadership in the company care about each of us, and you can have a normal conversation with any of them. No need to be afraid of interfacing with your boss at Stormwind! If you have a problem, you can feel comfortable talking about it anyone in leadership. I could say more, but I guess what I'll conclude with is that it's easy to sell a product you believe in. I believe in Stormwind's product. It is the best IT training money can buy, and it won't make you go bankrupt! Everyone at Stormwind believes in Stormwind, which makes it such an incredible place to work.

Cons

Stormwind excels at bringing out the best in people, but sometimes, as far as the sales side of the company is concerned, only the ones shining brightest are the ones who are noticed. It's easy to slip through the cracks if your revenue or productivity isn't outstandingly good or bad, and the managers are so busy that it can be pretty difficult to get the help you need to improve.

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