What are co-workers like at WayUp?

Pros

- I guess being employed is better in some respects than not being employed

Cons

- No work-life balance, stressful, competitive in an unhealthy way, and toxic management. - I was fired for not reaching my goals which were completely unrealistic for anyone and continue to go unfulfilled even years after I left. - The CEO is an Elizabeth Holmes-type narcissist. She is friendly and nice but this company is all about her and advancing her personal brand. She will fire you in an instant if she feels like it, irrespective of any objective goals or company performance. People were fired every single week I worked at Wayup. They like to scare employees. - CEO and executives create a toxic environment for no reason, it seems like a childish attempt to recreate what they think a successful startup culture should be like. They are kids playing dress-up as adults. - I've had years to reflect on my time at WayUp and I've realized just how uniquely awful of an experience it was.

Advice to Management

There are lots of startups out there just like WayUp that are not profitable and are just run by the whims of a founder. Find a better one to work for.

Pros

WayUp delivers on its mission of helping diverse students and recent graduates find opportunities with companies around the country. Everyone at the company is brilliant and hardworking, making successful collaboration possible. Leadership and management care about employees' career development and put you in a place to grow.

Cons

It's fast-paced and there's often lots of work on employees' plates in order to deliver on clients' and students' goals.

Advice to Management

Continue to invest in people and resources that push the platform forward.

Pros

Great employer, friendly environment. Beautiful office area.

Cons

More consistent staff. High turnover rate.

Pros

Great employer, friendly environment. Beautiful office area.

Cons

More consistent staff. High turnover rate.