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    Symless Reviews

    Updated 23 February 2018
    6 reviews

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    1. Helpful (3)

      "Life at Symless"

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      • Culture & Values
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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Symless full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Ability to make changes instantly.
      Close knit team.
      Opportunities to work across many different areas of the business at all times.
      Feeling that the team genuinely care about the company, rather than it just being a job.

      Cons

      Context switching none stop can be difficult.
      Being a small company, we spend a lot of time firefighting and being reactive instead of proactive.

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      I'm so glad that you can make changes instantly, that's at the core of our business to be the antithesis of red-tape businesses. Also good to hear that you're feeling the love for the... More

    2. Helpful (3)

      "I love this company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Symless full-time

      Pros

      I absolutely adore everyone that works here, the work we do is so important.

      Cons

      As a startup sized company, we have to make do with a small team of people.

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      We adore you too! Not only is the work important, but you're important too. It's tough making do with only a small number of people, but as we grow, the challenge will shift from managing... More

    3. Helpful (6)

      "Great company to work for"

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      Current Employee - Office Manager in Camberley, England
      Current Employee - Office Manager in Camberley, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Symless part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly and relaxed working envioroment

      Cons

      Never enough hours in the day

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      Friendly and relaxed are exactly what I strive for at the company. I do my best work when I can relax and think, so it's good to know that others can do this too. I also feel your pain for... More

    4. Helpful (5)

      "Awesome company"

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      Current Employee - Web Developer in Reading, England
      Current Employee - Web Developer in Reading, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Symless full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great working environment. The whole team is like a second family. The best work/life balance. Courses to learn new technologies or other skills are provided. Flexible working hours. There are drinks, a professional coffee machine, crisps and sweets in the office =)

      Cons

      Personally the location of the Camberley office is a handicap for me. I live in Reading and commute every day to Camberley.

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      Having a strong work family is important. I'm glad you felt like the work/life balance was right, and it's also good to hear that the courses were helpful. Sorry about the commute, but... More

    5. Helpful (4)

      "Great working environment"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Symless full-time

      Pros

      Great environment and employee support. Flexible working and constant opportunities to learn.

      Cons

      This is a start up company, so there is both risk and opportunity involved

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      It's great to hear you get the support you need, and that the flexible working hours are a plus for you. It's at the core of our value system that we trust people to work efficiently with the... More

    6. Helpful (5)

      "Work that makes a difference in the world"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Support Representative in Portland, OR (US)
      Current Employee - Support Representative in Portland, OR (US)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Symless part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The work is self-rewarding. I would be doing this even if I wasn't being paid for it (probably not as much, heh). It's an important mission and I'm very happy to be part of a team who also feels the work is important. Policies are rather open, people are generally allowed to handle their departments how they see fit, as long as the work is getting done and customers aren't complaining.

      Cons

      Resources are somewhat limited. I like what we accomplish with what we have, and I'm not sure if there is any possibility of getting more out of it. I think we're all doing the best we can with what's available. I just wish there were more available.

      Advice to Management

      Whenever the focus is moved away from the work, I feel demotivated. This is rare and recovery is quick. Things like marketing hype and "putting on a happy face" should come after the primary work.

      Symless Response

      22 Mar 2018 – CEO

      Hey,

      Thanks for the review! Sorry that we couldn't get a positive outlook, and sorry that things didn't work out between us. We really valued your time working with us and I'm glad you appreciated... More