Unhealthy is an understatement - Anonymous employee Cloaked Employee Review

1.0
Apr 23, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You can just wait and push code or leave a thoughtful slack message on the nights/weekends instead of the workday for some easy "hard worker" brownie points. This only works because leadership is so out of touch.

Cons

A couple of bros hired some friends and raised money to change the internet by building 17 products at once. The expectations are wildly unrealistic, threats are common, gaslighting abounds. If you aren't attracting the ire of the CEO for being "uncommitted", don't worry, you will be soon. Everyone is burnt out and on edge, or flat out disassociated. Couldn't tell you the vision of the company but don't say that to the founders or they'll scream at you, maybe in public. It all just lives in their heads, and no one gets the full picture. Who knows what we actually promised investors. You have to infer everything from the mood of the CEO. Can't tell if the mismanagement and disinformation is intentional or just driven by fear and inexperience. Stay away from this professional hellscape.

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

I started at Cloaked as a consultant and joined full-time a few months later, which probably says everything on its own. The people here are genuinely impressive. Smart, collaborative, low ego, and very focused on building something meaningful. It’s a fast-moving environment and we have a real sense of ownership across the company. If you like solving hard problems, building from the ground up, and working alongside high-caliber people, it’s a really great place to be.

Cons

I can't think of many "cons" given the stage we're in. Things move quickly, priorities evolve often, and the pace is intense. That’s exciting for the right person, but it won’t be for everyone. If you prefer highly structured environments with slower change cycles, the startup pace here may take some adjustment.

5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Working as a Privacy Consultant at Cloaked has been an absolute dream. From day one, I felt welcomed into a genuine family environment where colleagues actually care about each other's growth and success. I feel like a kid in a candy shop every time I come to work. What truly sets this company apart is the deep commitment to privacy as both a mission and a culture. Every single day brings new opportunities to expand my knowledge in this field.

Cons

Cloaked offers so many fascinating directions to grow in that choosing a single career path becomes difficult. When you love everything about the company, the opportunity cost of specializing in one area feels real. It's a good problem to have, but it's worth noting that decision-making around career progression might require some thoughtful reflection.

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