Flexible work options overshadowed by chaotic environment - Anonymous employee Octave Employee Review

1.0
5 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work, decent benefits, and flexible hours. On the surface this job looks appealing and that is what draws people in

Cons

The day to day is chaotic with very little structure and it does not improve over time. The workload is heavy and expectations continue to grow, but the environment does not support employees who try to communicate openly. Leadership presents itself as approachable but the reality does not match. When concerns are raised, the response is not constructive and employees can quickly find themselves in uncomfortable situations simply for speaking up. It creates a culture where people feel they have to stay quiet to stay safe, and that is not a healthy place to work. Hard work goes largely unrecognized here. You can consistently give your best and still walk away from review season feeling like it meant nothing. The compensation reflects that same lack of appreciation. For a company operating in the mental health space, there is a significant disconnect between what is promoted outward and what employees actually experience.

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Octave Response
1w
Hi there - We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback, we are sorry to hear that your time at Octave didn't reflect the supportive environment we strive to build. Our goal is to create an environment where our team can thrive while doing the meaningful work of supporting others' mental health journeys. We take your concerns about communication and recognition seriously. As we grow, we are committed to learning and improving how we support our employees on a day-to-day basis. Feedback like yours is helpful, as we are always looking for ways to better support our employees.

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Octave Response
1w
Hi - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your more than three years of dedication to Octave, and are glad to hear that you have found the compensation, benefits, and your purpose-driven, like-minded colleagues to be positive aspects of your time here. We also take your concerns very seriously. Our goal is always to balance evolving operational strategies with our core value of being humans first. We hear your feedback about how recent changes have impacted the day-to-day culture, and we are deeply committed to ensuring our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered to speak up constructively. We value your long-term dedication to our clients and your transparency in helping us improve our workplace experience.
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