Unethical CEO - Anonymous employee Fi Employee Review

1.0
May 5, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Dog-friendly office - Employees are friendly and kind

Cons

- The CEO berates employees publicly when they make mistakes (in "All Hands" Meetings and in the open office) which creates a hostile work environment. - Directions and expectations are often unclear, yet employees are blamed harshly when results don't meet Jonathan's standards. - Jonathan cares more about his dog than the well-being and fair treatment of employees. - Important cultural recognitions, such as Black History Month, are discouraged or deemed "too political" to acknowledge. - Overall, HR practices are not compliant with basic standards for preventing discrimination and ensuring equity.

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Fi Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that we had to terminate your employment with Fi after just 1 month. While we understand that this can be a difficult experience, we do not believe that this should entitle you to make unsubstantiated claims. Fi has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination. Every employee is hired because we believe that they are the best at what they do, as you were. We are proud that this has naturally resulted in a diverse team where ethnic minorities and LGBTQ are strongly represented. At Fi we strive to ensure that all feedback, whether praise or critique, is delivered in a way that supports growth and accountability; a standard to which we hold all employees, especially senior leadership. Our CEO — and the entire team to be honest — has high standards, and the exceptional caliber of our team reflects that. It is not for everyone, but this is our culture and for high performers it works amazing. We deliver all feedback with the utmost respect but will terminate individuals that do not show the potential to meet that threshold, promptly and in a respectful way, as we did with you. We wish you the best of luck joining a team that better fits the culture you are looking for.

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Cons

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Fi Response
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Thanks so much for the kind words! We're proud of the team we've built and love seeing that come through in the employee experience. Appreciate you taking the time to share.
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May 1, 2026
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Pros

- Decent health benefits - Flexible / "unlimited" paid time off - Super dog-friendly

Cons

- People come and go at what feels like an intense rate - No documented systems or processes for any function of the job, in any department, beyond a generic employee handbook - Every project demands overnight success - Company goals are often created based on vibes vs. market research

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