Not what it appears - Anonymous employee Shinesty Employee Review

I had a great experience working here. The team is incredible and the company is growing quickly, which makes it an exciting, fast-paced environment. I learned a ton during my time... the team was collaborative, creative, and genuinely fun to work with. One of the biggest highlights was the open line of communication. It was easy to have 1:1 conversations with leadership, including C-suite employees, and everyone was encouraged to pitch ideas regardless of their level. That kind of access and trust is rare and made the work feel impactful and collaborative.

-Fast-paced environment means you have to be comfortable wearing multiple hats -Best suited for people who thrive in a startup-style, evolving structure

I am very grateful for a handful of the colleagues I met.

I was genuinely excited to join this company after an extensive interview process (three multi-hour interviews and several assignments). However, it quickly became clear that the culture and leadership style didn’t align with what had been presented. By my third month, I was consistently requesting feedback, but my manager often didn’t reply to Slack messages or canceled our 1:1s. When I did receive feedback, it lacked clarity or actionable direction. It became clear that my boss / the founders had no idea what they wanted from me. I felt like they'd either given up on me, or stopped caring about what I did. The founders are not bad people. But, they often act like they’re trying to recreate a college frat environment, which at times made me uncomfortable, particularly as a woman. Leadership frequently referenced past performance metrics from a former male employee without considering structural or contextual differences. Even when I found success, it would never be the same as what they'd seen in the past. Although they spoke about “maturing the brand,” I found that goal wasn’t reflected in day-to-day decisions. The company’s public focus on culture and transparency doesn’t match the internal experience; few employees are actually in the office, and the humor or tone at the top often crossed professional lines.