Not a Good Place to Work - Planner Mad Engine Employee Review

1.0
Oct 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility is the only pro of this job but not in the best way, you're expected to work insane hours

Cons

I can't speak for the California office, but the Texas office is pure toxic. My experience with the company's leadership team was incredibly disappointing. Culture at Mad Engine purely prioritizes personal agendas over collaboration, growth, and employee well being. Planning leadership focuses more on personal visibility and outcomes that reflect well on her rather than fostering any true development or recognition of the team. This shows employees that no matter how hard you work, you will never actually be valued or supported, just taken advantage of. The head of the entire office couldn't care less about partnership on any topic, it all has to be what she wants, even if it's impossible. She does not encourage input or collaboration, all decisions are top down and constantly causes rework. Overall, the leadership team is all about maintaining internal power dynamics and protecting certain executives than addressing the causes of high turnover. This could be a great company but unfortunately the leadership team will stand in the way of that ever happening.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have been with the company for 5 years now and have had a really positive experience overall. Under the current CEO, leadership is really supportive, I have a great Legal manager, and the work I do feels meaningful. I’ve gained a lot of valuable, transferable experience working on complex issues and have continued to grow professionally. I’ve learned a lot both working with my boss and through the work I’ve been assigned. The overall team culture is respectful and professional, and it’s great being surrounded by hardworking, collaborative, smart people who are always willing to go the extra mile and help out!

Cons

Communication and cross-functional access to information could sometimes be more streamlined.

3.0
Apr 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting and structured processes fast paced

Cons

Favoritism was a major issue, with job security and advancement often based on relationships rather than performance. Leadership lacked accountability, and quality standards were inconsistent—management would bypass failed products while holding meetings about poor quality and customer complaints. Communication from higher-ups was mostly negative and often the only time they engaged with employees. Concerns raised by staff frequently led to negative treatment instead of resolution, including supervisors berating and even bullying employees for things unrelated to work. Overall, the work environment was filled with unnecessary drama.

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