Low Pay, Higher-Ups Don’t Care - Instructional Designer Stride Employee Review

2.0
3 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- I like my team members - I enjoy the flexibility of working from home - I love the creativity and challenges of my work - I feel valued in my team (not by higher-ups!) - Substantial bonus, but I’d rather be paid what I am actually worth

Cons

- Did you know in 2023, the CEO James Rhyu received a bonus twice his salary? His salary was $880K. His bonus was $1.6 million. That wasn’t even everything he earned for that year. - The CEO knows absolutely nothing about what employees do on a daily basis or how hard we work - This company only cares about money and making sure the higher ups get more every year while regular employees are paid in the 25th percentile nationally (for IDs) - HR treats you like you’re garbage - 2% OR LESS raise each year

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5.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work/Life balance has never been better for me. I work with a great team and love my job.

Cons

I wish the policy for working outside the country had not changed, but this does not impact me personally.

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Stride Response
1mo
We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had such a positive experience at Stride! Thank you for being part of our team and for sharing your perspective.
4.0
20 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexibility and working from home. Safety at work. Great supportive environment for last few years.

Cons

Cost prohibitive testing travel expenses that are not immediately reimbursed. Required to leave home for 2 weeks. Sometimes policies are not enforced to keep funding for students that are not a good fit for online learning.

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Stride Response
6d
Thanks for leaving a review! Feedback like this helps us see the big picture as we look for ways to improve.
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