Easy job with micromanagement and low pay - Customer Success Manager (CSM) Yelp Employee Review

2.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

WFH, monthly stipend, fairly easy job

Cons

Micromanagement, being monitored at all times, super low pay, deceiving practices. Did I mention micromanagement?

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Yelp Response
14h
We're glad you enjoyed our remote work model and the monthly reimbursement. Having those perks definitely makes a difference. You shared a lot of feedback, and we hear your frustration. You mentioned deceiving practices and unrealistic expectations. We have a zero-tolerance policy for unethical behavior, and our teams are instructed to communicate our products clearly and accurately. Our managers are hands-on by design to provide coaching, which can sometimes include joining calls to assist, but the goal is to help, not to hover. In addition, while our team needs to be available during standard business hours, folks are welcome to take breaks, have lunch, and go to the restroom. If you would like to share more details with our team, we invite you to email us at employeefeedback@yelp.com. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you the very best in your next role.

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Yelp Response
15h
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we're glad that you enjoyed working with so many great people during your time with us, we're sorry to hear that your overall experience was anything less than you had hoped for. We also hear your concerns about leadership consistency and compensation. We take management training seriously, and our leaders complete a full classroom curriculum and hands-on coaching evaluation before leading a team to help ensure fair, consistent support. When it comes to pay, we focus on providing a competitive total rewards package that includes health benefits, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more. We invite you to share further details about your experience by emailing employeefeedback@yelp.com. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we wish you the best in your career.
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