Truly soul draining - Anonymous employee ScalePad Employee Review

1.0
Apr 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some of the people you work with are nice and talented The benefits plan is quite good

Cons

Some companies value people more than others but I really felt like a disposable tool at this company. I would be in meetings and certain executives would often openly 'joke' about whether or not they needed people or could just replace them with AI. I don't think I was valued as a person. I felt that the team morale was quite low, I spoke to 2 other colleagues and was not the only individual who dreaded coming into work. The R&R days were helpful but I think if there is a consistent theme of concern, it can still build up in the company. A lot of talented people were let go in the most recent round of layoffs. I think that the talent could have been better spent on the needs of the business and serving our partners. This might have been a good thing for those who were let go as they are now free to find better opportunities, but I think for those of us that remain, our jobs will become even harder (even with AI). I often find myself thinking if I will be part of another round of layoffs and if I should start searching for a job where I feel valued ASAP.

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ScalePad Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this. It's hard to read, and we take it seriously. Feeling disposable or undervalued is never the experience we want anyone to have. AI is a real part of how we're evolving as a business, and we've been open about that, but our people are central to everything we do. When AI comes up in conversation, it's about how we work alongside it, not about replacing people, and we'll keep being thoughtful about how that's communicated. Company restructuring is some of the hardest decisions a company makes, and we don't take them lightly. We know the impact reaches far beyond those directly affected, and we're committed to supporting the team through change and being clear about where we're going. Our Great Place to Work certification isn't something we lean on to feel good. It's one data point among many, including direct feedback like yours. If you're still here, we'd genuinely encourage you to talk to your leader or someone in People & Culture. Your insight can help us understand and do better.

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This made our day, thank you! It's so great to hear that the strategic, business-partner side of finance is coming through, that's exactly what we're building toward. Your feedback on decision-making consistency is fair and something we're actively working on as the company scales. Channeling the openness to input into clearer frameworks is the next step, and hearing it called out helps us stay focused on it. Thanks for being part of the team!
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1mo
Thank you! We're so glad you're enjoying it here. And you nailed it on the culture. We're building something, and that means things move and shift. The people who thrive here are the ones who love that, so it's great to hear it's working for you. Thanks for being part of it!
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