Don't Bother - They Don't Value Their Employees - Content Writer Hip2Save Employee Review

1.0
Aug 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Working from home remotely is a plus. Met some very nice fellow content writers.

Cons

Was hired right before the holiday crush, and first full week was the week of Black Friday. Had a few weeks of "training" which consisted of just being passed from one writer to another to "shadow" them, and watch what they were doing. Wasn't til the 2nd week that I was given the spreadsheets that are needed, or the employee manual. It was an "oops, oh we didn't give that to you yet?" Was fired on only the 5th day of work after the training period for "not working fast enough" putting out the blog posts. Mind you, all along the managers were telling me how great I was doing, and saying I was putting out more content than they did when they first started. The senior manager asked me to video chat as soon as I logged in, and the HR manager was also there, so I knew something was up. The senior manager said literally, "We have decided to end your employment as of right now, so there's nothing more to talk about, bye." Horrible. I said, oh I have questions.... My background is as a professional writer, a curriculum writer for 30 years, and a certified teacher and coach for the past 33 years. Writing is not a problem; I was also the executive director of a rather large arts school for 28 years and was just looking for a change. I have led hundreds of people in my career, and I can tell you - that is NOT the way to handle an employee. Mixed messages from the managers, no real training, and being thrust into work a few days before Black Friday (the busiest season for writing this kind of content in the entire year) only to be fired without being given a real chance to succeed. They gave me no grace period, no "hey we are concerned you're not moving quickly enough, how can we support you?" - nothing, just fired. There is no respect for the employee and zero support.

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5.0
Aug 31, 2023
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Pros

- A work-from-home culture that fosters genuine connections, even though the team is dispersed across the United States. I love that the H2S team communicates via Slack, and there's *always* someone to collaborate, problem-solve, or just chat with! Plus, you can do it all in your comfy clothes! - Autonomy, with accountability. Everyone owns their role at Hip, and works hard in their positions each day! My job responsibilities were clearly communicated during the interview process, and all questions or concerns were addressed with full transparency. - All employees of H2S are team-oriented and share the same passion for providing valuable and reputable content to the Hip audience. When challenges emerge, the appropriate level of management/teams work together to find solutions. Achievements within the team are always genuine and celebrated. - Both management and team members are open to communication and easily accessible. I’m comfortable sharing feedback, asking questions, and discussing concerns - whether it HR-related or role specific. - Every day is FUN! I genuinely look forward to each workday! My position offers the ideal balance of routine and structure, while still allowing each day to be unique with the always-changing content and community engagement. - H2S offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision - options along with TeleHealth. A portion of the medical premiums are paid for full-time employees. Plus, paid-time off!

Cons

Being a part of the Hip2Save team offers an overwhelmingly positive experience, with minimal, if any, drawbacks. However, here’s a few considerations to be mindful of: - Due to the nature of Hip2Save brand and content, the website operates 364 days out of the year. Christmas Day is the only day the site is closed for all employees. Additionally, there are "blackout" dates where employees are unable to request time-off. ** This was openly and clearly communicated during the interview process. Neither have been an issue for me to-date. In all honesty, the holiday season is one of the most lively and fun times as a Hip employee! Non-exempt employees scheduled to work full days on holidays (as defined in the employee handbook), are paid an additional holiday stipend. Christmas Day is a paid holiday. - Remain flexible and receptive to change. The content and target audience of H2S are dynamic and will continue to evolve with the shifting trends and needs of the business. This is not necessarily a negative, but again, something to be mindful to ensure that your personality aligns well with this.

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3.0
Jan 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work. Some team members are totally fabulous people. Telehealth and in-person healthcare provided alongside optional dental and vision partial coverage.

Cons

Goalposts are constantly shifting, and feedback is heard but not understood or implemented.

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