Went from bad to flat out terrible - Anonymous employee Zovio Employee Review

1.0
21 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Ice machines. If you are looking for a new opportunity and see that this is all I can say as a 'pro' for working at Bridgepoint that should tell you quite a bit about this company.

Cons

Leadership is misguided Talent is drained to the point of burnout then given a less than admirable severance package after working less than 2 years No really development opportunities Shady programs...makes you wonder if the reasons the California Attorney General's office is suing them is rooted in absolute truth Good at attracting smart people but you will get hazed and told you are nothing after the honeymoon is over. A lot of people are wasting their talent here. Leadership is discriminating and plays favorites for the obvious reasons but they talk about diversity and inclusion as if it is a true virtue Leadership expects you to work on weekends, evenings, holidays and thru the poorly timed company shut down. Leadership is full of bullies. Watch out. If you aren't invited to their after hours activities you can expect a package. Oh yeah, if you don't look like them, you won't be invited. A note to applicants who are fresh out of college: Do not come here. They will drain you and impress upon you their poor value system and non-existent corporate culture. They are far from reaching their Great Place to Work goal so don't swallow that kool aid. You will be used and exhausted. Direct your talents and energy elsewhere because this company is operates like a small equity firm which means they do not care how they get things done. The core values are fake and the culture is a joke. You will do better to start your own business or join a reputable company. The way this company operates is unique in the volume of their ill-mannered ways. Seek employment elsewhere, it'll be the best decision you ever made. Note: I do not approve of the CEO since he has allowed this to go on for too long.

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Zovio Response
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Sorry to hear you had a bad experience, but our growing NPS scores and Great Place to Work scores would indicate we are on a good path to impacting more lives through education. After attending graduation and family day in May, the true stories of our alumni and graduates were so inspiring! Seeing hundreds of employees out in the community for Heroes Day was also an amazing experience. If you can manage returning for a cup of coffee, I would love to sit down and hear your constructive feedback on specifics towards further improvement. philip.dana@bpiedu.com

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