Studio98 Reviews

3.7

62% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

David Lively

100% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Studio98 has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Studio98 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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21 reviews
3.0
14 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They support a great product, and I really bought their idea. The salary is not bad for overseas but it is also not as good as many positions with the same role.

Cons

Micromanagement by one of the owners is absolutely terrifying, stressful and non sense. The other owner is a great person, manager, owner.

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Studio98 Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for highlighting the aspects you enjoyed, particularly your belief in our product. We are committed to providing a valuable service, and your perspective on that is appreciated. We also take your feedback about management style seriously. At Studio98 Consulting, our dedication to client success requires us to maintain a high level of accountability, especially during an employee's initial training period. It is true that new hires in certain roles undergo an intensive training and foundational period. This phase is designed to ensure that the new team member is fully equipped and keeping pace with the workflow, critical processes, and client expectations. We aren't interested in micro-managing; our focus is on ensuring the success of our new team members and the quality of service our clients expect. If the intensity of that initial oversight felt like micromanagement, we regret that this was your takeaway. However, we are clear about our operational standards and will take the necessary steps to verify that every employee, particularly those new to the team, is meeting the requirements of the role. The level of daily interaction and reporting requirements is adjusted once a new employee has demonstrated consistent performance and operational proficiency. We believe a professional environment requires trust built through demonstrated competence. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
5 Jun 2025

Unfortunate experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Earning in USD allows remote employees in lower-income countries to maintain a relatively comfortable lifestyle. However, two wrongs don’t make a right — the financial benefit doesn’t excuse the emotional turmoil, family sacrifice, and poor leadership structure that come with the role.

Cons

My experience as an employee at Studio98 was nothing short of horrendous. The lack of work-life balance led to burnout and numerous other issues. Studio98 employs remote staff from around the world to save costs, often comparing salaries to local standards rather than the standard of the country they serve. As a result, employees work American hours, causing turmoil at home and making normal family life nearly impossible. There is no proper onboarding or training structure, leading to confusion for new employees who sometimes spend weeks or months figuring out their roles. Over the past five years, six different people have filled one executive role, highlighting instability in leadership. Communication is weak, and the environment is chaotic. Efforts to improve service quality or address issues are often dismissed by upper management. Despite claiming to be ethical, the company frequently adds new services without proper training. This leaves staff delivering subpar work.

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Studio98 Response
8mo
Thank you for dedicating your time to submit this feedback. Reviewing your criticism was difficult, and I want to begin by affirming the difficulty and hardship that accompanied your departure. I genuinely regret how your tenure concluded and any instance where your experience left you feeling undervalued or unsupported. The challenges you noted regarding work-life balance and operational chaos are significant. We fully disclose our operational requirements during the hiring process: we run on U.S. Eastern Time (ET) hours. This is the standard for the American small and mid-sized businesses we serve, and it is a necessary requirement for delivering consistent customer service to that market. However, clarity on hours does not excuse operational challenges. We understand that relying solely on time zone requirements without sufficient process documentation and system support creates an heavy workload. For the stress and confusion that created, we continue to take responsibility for system documentation, and establishment of policy, processes, and procedures. I'm grateful for the effort and loyalty you and others contributed to Studio98. Your work helped us grow, enabling us to build a more stable foundation. I wish you every success in your career and life ahead, and we truly appreciate the role you played in our journey.
1.0
22 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

None- I guess work from home.

Cons

Low pay Leadership Cult like management style

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