35% positive business outlook
Pros
I was lucky to have an incredible team and manager. Our culture was amazing and I felt like I was making a difference every day.
Cons
Monthly goals were hard to meet. Ultimately I had to resign due to lack of income.
Pros
Super flexible hours, amazing manager, great team, big emphasis on culture
Cons
Refused to increase wages to match the cost of living, refused to let me move to a different team
Pros
Full time remote Upward mobility
Cons
Micro-Managed Not fulfilling company mission of helping kids Low pay Unprofessional behavior on all levels
Pros
coworkers who genuinely care about their students,
Cons
culture of hiring salesmen instead of educators, treating students like numbers, business bro management, taking advantage of employees who care, unfair compensation
Pros
The new CEO is doing a good job of saving the company from going under. There are a few nice coworkers.
Cons
Culture is terrible if you can even say it has one. Someone is always yelling at you, whether it is your boss or a parent or a customer or whoever. Zero opportunity to grow or develop; it's just a call center and they care more about numbers and metrics than they do about people (employees, students, and customers alike). Pay isn't that good. Overcrowded office space.
Pros
Graduation Alliance has become one of the best companies to work for in Utah. We seem to have a lot of passionate and smart people that really care about their job and are working hard for a common goal to help underserved kids. People are very friendly which is fostered by the open floor plan and a casual dress policy. We moved to a new office this year and it is big and beautiful with great views of the mountains, and there are very few walls and cubicles. We are growing quickly, with lots of new faces but they often promote from within, and people have moved from department to department, some multiple times. The company has a true startup culture and although management spends a lot of time of raising cash for growth they have done a great job of building a strong team and products and services (I like the idea of the new company they just acquired). Some of things I like the most: • The mission to help students who are underserved is the focus of the company and employees • Passionate people that like their work • Compensation is fair, especially compared to other Utah companies • There is a good work/life balance with good PTO and time off for holidays • Benefits get better every year, e.g. they just added a 401(k) program, with a small match, which they say will keep improving as we grow • Flexible work schedule • A fun, laid back environment, managers don't get on your case for having a bit of fun or chatting with a coworker • There’s an employee led group that runs things like company social events, which are usually lots of fun • They pay for a gym membership, provide lots of free food (fruit and stuff) and the people are very healthy • Opportunities for professional growth, learning new skills, moving up in the ranks • Great leadership team and competent mid level managers • I like my boss and management in general wants you to succeed • Everyone is open to trying new ideas and innovating Overall, I love coming into work every day and really enjoy everything about my job and my manager. I would recommend it to anybody who want a job with true meaning.
Cons
As with any startup there are issues with growing very rapidly. Management does a great job of minimizing these pains, but from time to time they do appear. Recently the company acquired a new company and there’s been a lot of organization change. I like my new boss but we need to offer more training to help the managers in their new roles.
Pros
Flexible work schedule, subsidized parking/transit, downtown location.
Cons
There is a reason (many actually) why this company has had nearly every position turn over within the last couple years. It is a thankless job with huge amounts of overtime for which the only reward is a continued requirement for more overtime. Time off is minimal, if you're even allowed to take time off. No time off first 6 months of employment. Pay is below market. It is the second worst company culture I have ever seen. Financial instability causes many problems for the company and management is only focused on short-term financials while they let morale and work-life balance rot in the wake of scrambles to get beyond the sins of the past which still haunt the company.
Pros
The company has a great vision and purpose! The people here are truly passionate about helping kids get an HS education. The culture is awesome, and it feels like a family here! They have great benefits and want to take care of their employees as much as they can!
Cons
I can't think of any cons.
Pros
There are a few amazing “managers” and leaders that have your back and have created an amazing team culture. I’m thankful to be one one of them. Making a difference in the lives of the families you work with. Work from home.
Cons
Needs better training for new hires. Over loaded with students while having crazy expectations. There is no room to focus on growth/leadership because of work load. No sick time - they say they’ve combined it with PTO. Earning 3.33 hours/pay period is not near enough for both. I shouldn’t have to be forced to use my PTO for unexpected illness. That is what SICK time should be for. Some managers micromanage instead of focusing on growing their team.
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