So much turnover is a bright red flag that I ignored, but learned my lesson - Senior Database Administrator StrongMind Employee Review

1.0
Nov 19, 2016
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Pros

You can get away with slacking and a lack of real skill and knowledge. Integrity is of no concern either. Enjoy!

Cons

There is no future here unless, well, I'm not sure. Experts need not apply. The management team has no integrity. Be quiet, do what your told, do no more than what little is expected, or else. The top people earned their titles simply by being there the longest. They do not follow best practices. There is bug infestation and outage after outage. Obviously February 2013 is when many were asked to write positive reviews.

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StrongMind Response
9y
Thank you for taking the time as a former employee to write your review. Our turnover rate is not out of norm. The stability of our systems has greatly improved in the past weeks and the overall climate in the development team is greatly improved. Our new CTO is updating process and making great improvements. We are excited of our next steps.

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5.0
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StrongMind was founded by a true entrepreneur who still leads the company today, and that mindset shows up across the organization. Employees have real autonomy in how they work, and ideas are welcomed from every level. It feels like an all-hands-on-deck environment where people can make an impact. The mission is clear and meaningful. There is a strong focus on supporting students and families, which helps guide decisions and keeps internal politics low. The culture is positive and supportive. People are kind, collaborative, and leadership makes an effort to keep employees engaged and connected.

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Like many growing organizations, there are times when priorities evolve quickly as new opportunities emerge. This can occasionally require teams to adjust focus or shift between initiatives. As the company continues to grow, there are opportunities to further streamline processes and maintain consistency across teams.

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StrongMind Response
1mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We really appreciate it. I’m so glad the mission, autonomy, and overall vibe are showing through for you. That “jump in and make an impact” energy is exactly what we’re going for around here 😊 And fair call on priorities shifting. We’re growing, and we know that can feel fast at times. We are very dedicated to working on keeping things clearer and more consistent as we continue to scale. We are so grateful to have you on this journey with us and so glad you’re part of StrongMind! Noelle Creamer Chief People Officer
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