Don't drink the Kool-Aid - Anonymous employee Smarty Pants Employee Review

1.0
21 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

NONE, but I need at least 5 words.

Cons

I'm not here to criticize; I don't need to. I'm here to point out that fact that until December 6, 2016, there were only TWO reviews about Smarty Pants (both awful) and then, somehow, in the past, what 15 months there have been 9 more, 2 negative and 7 positive. Just take a look at the positive ones; they ALL sound the same because they were clearly written by the owner who can't write and wouldn't know how to write like someone else if you put a gun to her head. NO Glassdoor reviews read like the positive ones she crafted, and notice how Smarty Pants responds to the positive ones almost immediately but ignores the negative ones (the real ones)? Also, notice all the positive ones are written by CURRENT employees (which is rare on Glassdoor). Trust me, as a REAL current employee, no one is that happy. Love that she made most 4 stars (instead of 5) to make them seem more credible. Clever. Clearly they were having trouble hiring based on the legit bad reviews, so she stuffed the ballot box. This place is awful. Oops, I said I wouldn't criticize. I lied!

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5.0
7 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

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

Cons

Sometimes working remotely it is hard to connect with coworkers

2.0
6 Jun 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

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

Cons

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

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