A Successful Young Startup - Anonymous employee BrightScope Employee Review

Working at Brightscope, you'll find yourself surrounded by people who are incredibly motivated, talented and smart - the office is open, which fosters an atmosphere of camaraderie and collaboration. The work is also challenging and engaging. The company is growing and doing well, and the excitement of playing for a winning team is contagious. The senior management have created a culture of transparency, and there's a monthly team meeting where anyone can bring any question to the table, which really helps clarify how the work that you're doing fits into the overall company strategy which is rewarding and motivating. The pace is fast, but people are always willing to lend a helping hand.

Brightscope isn't a place where you're going to be able to slip through the cracks - expect to work hard. The good news is you're probably going to like what you're doing.

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Management are much better salesman than they are true leaders or businessmen. Little to no respect for most employees, as several emotional outbursts have demonstrated. CEO has burned many bridges for potential partnerships and clients, and with former employees, due to emotional decision making and poor judgement. Bad rep in the industry can be a hurdle when pursuing your next job. Many companies are aware of the cornering and aggressive sales tactics used by BrightScope, as well as the personality flaws of management, and take extra caution in evaluating your own moral fiber. Unless you are an executive or programmer, do not expect decent pay. Majority of employees make ~$15/hr. Executives, and persons with dirt on certain management, make an excessive amount of money. Do not get tricked into working here - hold off if you can. There are PLENTY of other opportunities, just look harder. Ultimately, the turnover is ridiculously high (something near 20%), and for good reason. People constantly leave for greener pastures, and NEVER regret it. CEO will sweet talk you all day, but when you put in your 2 weeks for a better opportunity, you suddenly become a terrible employee that he never wanted.