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      Rustic Pathways

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      41 reviews
      2.0
      17 Dec 2019

      Disappointed in this Organization

      International business development program
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      Pros

      Travel, flexible hours, working remotely. There are many employees who really care about Rustic's mission, but upper management is another store.

      Cons

      The company is in financial trouble and goes through repeated periods of laying off and then rehiring. Most people in the Intntl Business Development program over the last few years were laid off without any notice. The company, despite what it will tell you, is all about the bottom line, and presses employees (specifically entry-level positions like mine) to work far more than 40 hours and take on responsibilities outside your job description. Moreover, there is a real lack of diversity and inclusion.

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      Rustic Pathways Response
      6y
      Thanks for providing your input. You’re absolutely right that we got out over our skis during a period of rapid growth. With that growth came a certain amount of unplanned change in our team and how we operate. One thing we realized is that we didn’t have a strong middle layer of managers to sustain and scale the things that make Rustic, Rustic. You deserved better support, and I apologize for the poor experience that you had. The process of change that I orchestrated has been painful for all of us, but necessary for Team Rustic to be stable and strong. If you would like to talk about it more, please give me a call. If not, please know that I wish you all the best. Chris Stakich CEO
      5.0
      4 Dec 2020

      Great memories

      International business development
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      Pros

      Lots of freedom and ability to set my own schedule. Great benefits and travel perks. Amazing people. Our mission is top notch. What we do is so meaningful. Doing it with friendly coworkers makes it even better.

      Cons

      The pay could be better. The company can be a little scattered at times. Clearer communications and better planning would be much appreciated.

      5.0
      30 Mar 2020

      Do some travel. Do some good.

      Program leader
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      Pros

      Worked alongside a genuinely talented (and incredibly nice) group of people that I loved and we were all focused on changing travel and making it aprt of education. In a crowded market, we stood out because we cared about clients and loved them. Really strong mission at its core.

      Cons

      Can be a bit hectic at times. Team in my country is disconnected from the head office. It is a growing company with a lot of warts but that is all part of the process.

      2.0
      6 Mar 2020

      Deception

      Program manager
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      Pros

      People actually running programs are the only good part of this company.

      Cons

      Keeping it short, they pay low wages to local people and do not let women speak freely. At the end of the day, they do not care about the impact they are having as much as how much money they are making. They know about their projects not working as advertised but yet, they continue to do the same thing.

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      Rustic Pathways Response
      6y
      Dear Former Employee, I am surprised and disappointed to read your review. Would you be willing to contact me or our HR team directly about which program you are describing? As an impact and humanitarian organization, this is not the feedback we ever get from local partners, from the schools on the program, or from our Community Impact Team. I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to learn more about what it was you felt and saw on program and as an individual. Our goal is to improve 1% every day and having more specific information will help. Sincerely, Chris Stakich
      4.0
      21 Jan 2022

      Great travel gig

      Senior program leader
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      Pros

      Get paid to travel and meet like minded people

      Cons

      Kids sometimes are annoying and it gets exhausting

      4.0
      9 Apr 2020

      Was an amazing place to work, but new owners lack integrity

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Fantastic opportunity to start your career, travel internationally, and work alongside inspiring people.

      Cons

      Sabot owners created a hostile environment, are manipulative, dishonest and lack authenticity.

      5.0
      14 Oct 2024

      Great people at Rustic Pathways

      Personal travel advisor
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      Pros

      I built great friendships with people at Rustic Pathways. There are always people and teams you can get along with and have a good work/life balance. Fun to travel with your friends at work. Great fast paced culture. People care a lot about our students and our impact

      Cons

      Base salary was low when I started, but its getting better now.

      5.0
      5 Mar 2020

      Good place to start your career

      Manager
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      Pros

      Love the mission. Lots of training. Great benefits. Very nice team and people. This is a learning friendly environment.

      Cons

      Remote work gets lonely. Big focus on growth. Can be a high pressure environment.

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      Rustic Pathways Response
      6y
      Dear Former Employee - Thanks for the feedback! I agree that Rustic Pathways is a great place to start your career. This year, we hope to better define a growth path for those who want to grow with the company and contribute in broader ways. As you may have read from some of the other reviews and my responses, we are working to become a stronger and more mission-centric company all around. If you have additional specific feedback on ways we can improve, please do not hesitate to reach out to me personally or to our HR team. We work very hard to get better by 1% every day and the more specifics we have on how to improve, the more we can improve. Much thanks, Chris Stakich CEO
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