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    Wave Reviews

    Updated 17 April, 2019
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    Pros

    • "I love the fast paced environment, learning something new everyday and the fantastic employees who make up most of the fun" (in 10 reviews)

    • "Respects work-life balance (flexible hours, option to occasionally work from home)" (in 5 reviews)

    Cons

    • "The fast paced environment is not for everyone" (in 6 reviews)

    • "If you're someone who needs a lot of direction while working you may need some time to adjust to the culture" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Customer Support Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time

      Pros

      Great people, great job, people actually care

      Cons

      Pay is low, pay increases are also low

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Product Designer"

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      Former Employee - Product Designer in Toronto, ON
      Former Employee - Product Designer in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Wave full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Everybody just gets everything done. There's no quarter by quarter planning, teams are pretty autonomous and just get the work done. CEO is fantastic, the best I've worked with.

      Cons

      Can't think of any cons to be honest.

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    3. "Amazing Environment"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time

      Pros

      Wave is a super exciting place to be. The culture is outstanding. I've worked for multiple start-ups as well as large corporations and I've never been a part of something like this. The team is full of genuinely kind, thoughtful and supremely intelligent people.

      There are lots of opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills as well as formal ways to seek mentorship.

      Cons

      You'll never find a perfect work place, but Wave sets the bar high.

      Advice to Management

      Great work & superior on-boarding experience. Let's pick up the pace and keep moving!

    4. "Best place I've worked in the past 10 years of my career!"

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      Current Employee - Senior Accountant in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Senior Accountant in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Wave is constantly evolving and growing. Coming from a corporate environment, it was a huge breath of fresh air where you could see the impact of your line of work almost instantaneously.

      Being only 3 months along in my time at Wave, I have never looked back to my past jobs. I am so excited and invested in my job because the sky is the limit when it comes to learning opportunities and growth potential.

      Cons

      Wave is a fast paced work environment that changes constantly. You really have to get excited and keep your drive up to be prepared for going to work everyday!

    5. "So close to something big"

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      Current Employee - Operations Engineer in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Operations Engineer in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The company is starting to evolve in very exciting ways. The company's been in an in-between kind of stage for the past year, and starting to come out of that to build momentum again. Lots of exciting things on the horizon. I'm more excited to be here now than I was the day I joined.

      If you know how to navigate a high-performing team environment, you'll do well here. Lots and lots of opportunity.

      Cons

      There's been a lot of change, which isn't for everyone. And for some teams there hasn't been enough change for a while, which isn't for everyone. The place is still figuring out how to figure itself out with everything that's ahead of us.

      Advice to Management

      Keep your foot on the gas. You got us all excited for what's ahead of us, now start driving towards that. You had us all chomping at the bit, don't lose that impulse.

    6. "Amazing place to work"

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      Current Employee - Senior Director, Finance in Leslieville, ON
      Current Employee - Senior Director, Finance in Leslieville, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Growth opportunities and the pace of change.
      Opportunity to make a difference while learning something new
      Work environment.
      Company Culture.
      Leadership competency and transpearancy

      Cons

      limited parking nearby nor access to GO

    7. "Truly unique, positive, empathetic environment"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time

      Pros

      People are great - welcoming, smart, fun, empathetic to others and to customers. It's a positive and healthy environment, as focused on the well being of its employees as it is on its customers. Solid product with a clear value and heavy impact to S&M business owners.

      Cons

      Nothing I can think of right now, but as the organization is growing quickly, it will be key to keep your standards high and not compromise on the type of people you bring onboard in order to continue this positive and unique environment.

      Wave Response

      12 Mar, 2019 – Director, People and Culture

      Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so glad you are enjoying Wave and we look forward to having you along for the ride while we grow. Don't be shy about continuing to... More

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Amazing place"

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      Current Employee - Designer in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Designer in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The people
      The culture
      The amazing product
      The office space

      Cons

      Not many, really. If you're not used to the fast-paced start-up pace, then it may not be for you.

      Advice to Management

      Keep being amazing and transparent!

      Wave Response

      12 Mar, 2019 – Director, People and Culture

      Thanks for the review, even your "con" is a pro in our books.

      We will be sure to follow through on your advice :)

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Great culture, tons of room for growth"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      - People & Culture team is top notch
      - Wave genuinely cares about their user base
      - Transparency from execs and management
      - Managers seem to care about well-being of their workers

      Cons

      - The building is quite old but the interior is quite nice

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

      Wave Response

      17 Jan, 2019 – Manager, People & Culture

      Hey Fellow Waver,

      Thanks so much for the positive feedback and for taking the time to review us! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your time here at Wave and are thrilled to have somebody like... More

    10. "Excellent Environment for Growth & Fun"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Wave full-time

      Pros

      Great Team, Great Leadership, Inspiring CEO, Opportunities for Growth, Excellent People & Culture team, 10/10 Office environment

      Cons

      Can't think of any cons

      Wave Response

      17 Jan, 2019 – Manager, People & Culture

      Hey Fellow Waver,

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review with us and for your positive thoughts!

      We love to hear that you’re loving it here at Wave, and the positives you have... More