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Toxic workplace, inept management

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Wise for 2 years
January 20, 2025
Austin, Texas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Annual "Wise Days" trip to Estonia. Probably going to be phased out.
  • Some of the developers are good.
  • Attractive new Austin office.
Cons

Toxic work environment. Management bullies people into talking badly about others behind their backs.

Employees are often fired without notice and with no severance, even if they are on work visas.

Management is inexperienced and consistently makes bad business decisions, costing the company millions.

Middle management walks around in suits every day showing off their Rolexes, while most of the employees (customer service) are making minimum wage.

The company is trying hard to be a FAANG, but doesn't understand marketing and doesn't pay enough to attract decent talent.

Advice to Management

Fire the so-called "leads" who frequently flaunt their wealth and bully their reports.

Hire experienced managers to replace them.

Invest in the company culture - it starts at the top and trickles down.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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