Okay for recent grads, short-term job before transitioning to a better role - Research Associate FirstThought Employee Review

3.0
19 Feb 2023
Recommend
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Pros

60K+ salary for easy job which was remote at the time. Some of the people there were nice and it's interesting to follow as they move on to bigger/better things. Free lunch from time to time.

Cons

The management were shady and manipulative. They acted like a "friend" instead of keeping the work relationship professional. They were nosey and this was a big pet peeve for me b/c when it was time for me to ask for PTO/mental health breaks, all of a sudden they were cold and would use what I had shared against me. Middle management is also always running around like a chicken with their heads cut off. They micro-manage everything because they are on the hook for the success of projects, and blamed when things don't work out.

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5.0
17 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse young team. Great transparency with leadership. The development process is adaptive. They provide you with everything you need to succeed.

Cons

Office in Midtown NYC Not a tech company

1.0
9 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

None this company was absolutely terrible

Cons

The management sucked and they were very toxic

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