Think carefully before working here! - Anonymous employee my529 Employee Review

1.0
3 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some talented and excellent people working here, unfortunately they are planning their exit strategies. The benefits are better than average. The location of the company at the Gateway has been improved as far as safety.

Cons

The Executive Director has created a culture of fear and dsyfunction. There is no trust given and micromanaging is rampant. The ED also allows certain employees, whom she likes, special privileges( e.g. telecommuting, dressing casually), but refuses others with no policy or reason. Upper management and employees are ignored and mistrusted when they make suggestions or voice opinions/recommendations contrary to the ED‘s. No matter your years of experience or proven skills be prepared to be treated like a child. Employees are looked at as a liability instead of an asset. Great employees have left, and prospective employees refuse to come here, in large part because of the ED‘s total lack of leadership and negative influence.

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5.0
8 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of talented and amazing people. The culture ha shifted since the bad reviews of 2019. Employees feel more valued and are more involved. Micromanagement has gone away. Salaries are competitive and the benefits are very good. Turnover is substantially lower.

Cons

It is a small organization so the opportunities for growth are limited. The company is willing to invest in employees, but employees need to take some initiative and want to improve their skills and training.

4.0
17 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My529 is a good company to work for. They are very steady and traditional in their processes and efforts. The benefits package plus work form home flexibility makes for a good work life balance.

Cons

The company is small so growth opportunities are very limited.

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