Money over mission - Director Scholastic Employee Review

1.0
Oct 15, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Cushy for senior management and employees who have managed to survive 5+ years, regardless of how little or much you do - Great coworkers and peers - Decent pay if you negotiate well, but don't ever expect a raise - Pretty NYC office

Cons

Scholastic maintains an incredible brand and trust. It allows for risks, and innovation, yet leadership is much more concerned with making a few extra bucks than investing in programs that can truly support students and educators. - Not forward thinking (create for immediate need, not for future potential) - Low morale and fear of layoffs - Limited resources but high expectations - Lack of work/life balance - Lack of growth unless you leave and come back - Problem employees stay far too long while victims are forced out

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Remote work and the clients are very nice to work with.

Cons

In my experience, the company's compensation practices lacked transparency and accountability. When employees asked questions about how their earnings, bonuses, or compensation were calculated, clear answers were often difficult to obtain. Decisions affecting employee pay were made without adequate explanation, and requests for clarification frequently went unresolved. What I found particularly concerning was the apparent disconnect between employee compensation outcomes and management compensation. Employees regularly experienced reduced bonuses or earnings, while management and executive leadership appeared largely unaffected by the same business decisions. This created the perception that the financial impact of those decisions was being borne primarily by employees rather than those making them. After repeatedly seeking explanations and receiving few meaningful answers, I lost confidence in the fairness and transparency of the compensation process.

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