solid company - Research Associate Smarty Pants Employee Review

Supportive and collaborative team, Recognition and appreciation for hard work, remote position

Sometimes working remotely it is hard to connect with coworkers

Easy job Doesn’t require highly specialized skills Exposure to a variety of projects Fully remote work setup Annual in-person “Smarty Party” fosters some connection Most colleagues are kind and supportive Ability to express preferences for industries/clients, and the company makes an effort to honor them

Lots of small company politics Top-heavy organizational structure Poor work-life balance and boundaries Inconsistent pace of work Experience varies greatly by team Ineffective performance review system and performance feedback channels PTO policy is lacking — unlimited sick days exist but are rarely used due to unspoken pressure or unclear norms Micromanagement and overly critical managers Company culture is old-fashioned and slow to adopt new technologies Limited resources Few advancement opportunities Confusing or non-standard job titles Claims to champion DEI but major lack of racial/ethnic diversity in leadership Culture favors Type A perfectionist personalities Limited appreciation for diverse perspectives