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Beware the Private Equity Robot Bosses - Here to cut the bottom line - Senior Technical Account Manager Mindbody Employee Review

2.0
12 Mar 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The job isn't that hard. The day to day customer work is interesting and fun. The clients are generally nice.

Cons

I was acquired along with some computer equipment and office furniture when MBO bought our company a few years ago. Since then, the entire organization has been bought by private equity. This is a story we're all familiar with - private money buys the company, and the company cuts costs, corners, and employee morale to maximize profit. I can't blame them for this - business is going to business. However - I can blame them for the abhorrent and terrifying robot zoom bosses that have overtaken the company culture. Stepford wife level men and women smile through endless all hands calls. 20 Min of each call is a round table of cringey 'fun facts about the C suite' as a moderator asks each Director and above what their favorite movie is, or guilty pleasure. Robot bosses smile with perfect teeth and perfect hair - informing us we are all doing really good jobs, and are profitable - however not profitable to provide competitive salaries. The saying goes you dont quit jobs you quit bosses - and these bosses are inauthentic plastic. Cold, hard plastic. Competent senior employees are passed over for promotion in favor of former Vista equity experienced management. Employees are paid dramatically different amounts based on almost nothing (veteran employees are the most under paid so you'll probably make out ahead here). The job itself is a modern take on a Soviet classic. We fill out time sheets, punch KPI and check boxes. Its irrelevant what work is actually done as long as the boxes are checked and the tallies approved. (literally, nobody checks what work you do, only that you check off the boxes). Employees who succeed will be rewarded with additional workload, assigned the most difficult customers, and given the most inauthentic Stepford Smile - as you're informed there is no money for pay, but we can all take comfort in the mission of MBO!

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Pros

During my time at Mindbody, I was fortunate to work in an incredibly supportive team environment. The team was collaborative, fostering a positive and productive atmosphere where everyone’s ideas were valued. My managers played a key role in creating this supportive culture. They were not only approachable and encouraging, but also inspiring leaders who gave me the freedom to take initiative and grow within my role. One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience was the creative freedom I was given. I had the opportunity to explore new ideas and approach challenges in innovative ways, which made the work both exciting and fulfilling. This level of trust and autonomy helped me build my confidence, expand my skills, and develop as a professional. Additionally, the work culture at Mindbody emphasized collaboration, making it easy to share ideas and tackle problems togethe

Cons

While my experience at Mindbody was largely positive, there were a few challenges I encountered. One significant issue was the constant turnover in leadership. This frequent change in management created a sense of instability, as new leaders would often come in with different priorities and approaches. As a result, it sometimes felt like no one was on the same page, leading to a lack of direction and clarity. This inconsistency caused a fair amount of disorganization within the company, making it difficult to align on goals and strategies. The shifting leadership dynamics created some challenges in maintaining a consistent workflow and made it harder to build long-term plans. Despite the supportive team environment, this lack of continuity in leadership was a noticeable drawback.

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