Not worth it - Anonymous employee Startup Canada Employee Review

1.0
17 Aug 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working from home, but that will be exploited.

Cons

The amount of false advertising that is provided during the interview was obscene. Followed up with promises of improvement that never happen. Very low pay, and told you should be grateful for what you get. The expectation of work is so high I ended up sacrificing my mental health, which I expressed was dwindling with no change in work load, and left with an eating disorder that I still deal with till this day. Truly just a toxic environment. The classic lets have a pizza party instead of get a raise atmosphere. Encouraged having a HEALTHY work/life balance but also given 2 peoples workload. You are manipulated to "do the best for the company" and it gives no thought to how that negatively affects you. Priorities change so quickly that you are never able to feel complete.

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3.0
27 Jan 2015
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Pros

Typically recruit amazing people into their volunteer and now hired pool. Fast paced, cutting edge and a good cause - build entrepreneurial culture in Canada and inspire wannapreneurs to take the next steps.

Cons

Organization is drifting a bit in their endeavours to find funding, but they seem to be getting some traction there.

5.0
8 Aug 2020
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Pros

Entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Loads of opportunity to develop new skills, refine skills and build a network.

Cons

While it was difficult in the early days while the organization was undergoing its own startup journey, we moved from minimum wage to well-paid jobs with benefits and awesome life/work balance. It took time, but that is normal for any organization.

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