Great talent wasted due to poor management - Anonymous employee Mongoose Research Employee Review

1.0
16 Nov 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Non-management people are kind and driven, and genuinely believe that they are making a difference. Schedules are flexible.

Cons

No member of management has any training in leadership, so it's constant course-correcting at the expense of the lower level employees. Most members of that team seem to be in a revolving door, so priorities are constantly changing and leave staff in a state of nonstop evolution. When growth isn't happening fast enough, it's blamed on the team faced with the tasks rather than the leaders that told them to prioritize something different two weeks ago. Downfalls, while transparent, are always presented by the owner with a rosy outlook, giving the rest of the organization false hope for a bright future when in reality leadership has no idea what they're doing as they're leading the entire company down a very dark path.

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5.0
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Pros

Mongoose gives people real ownership and a real voice. You are encouraged to think, challenge, and contribute, not just execute. The company is actively evolving, with genuine focus on culture, leadership, clarity, and how people are supported. If you enjoy building rather than inheriting, this can be energizing. You help shape what comes next. Growth is real here. You are stretched, asked for your perspective, and expected to level up in meaningful ways.

Cons

This is not a “coast” environment. The pace and expectations can feel intense at times. The company has had hard chapters, and some of that shows up in reviews, both older ones and more recent ones when people leave during moments of change. Not everything is polished or settled. Systems, roles, and processes are still maturing. Change can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to stability and predictability

4.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

- Fast-paced environment with a lot of opportunities to learn/collaborate and grow quickly - Meaningful work that genuinely impacts higher education institutions and students - Creativity and new ideas are encouraged - Flexible PTO and good work-life flexibility overall - Senior leadership is generally supportive and approachable

Cons

- Like many fast-growing companies, priorities and processes can shift quickly, which can create occasional whiplash - The pace and level of change won’t be for everyone - adaptability, professionalism, openness to feedback, and a willingness to grow go a long way here - Sometimes growth happens alongside process-building, leading to occasional “cart before the horse” moments - Cross-functional collaboration and communication have continued to improve as the company evolves

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