Tough, but worth it - Senior Financial Analyst Instinct Employee Review

5.0
Oct 15, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

If you're a finisher and you don't mind putting the work in, the recognition and opportunity in this company has no limit. Compensation is fair and Senior Leadership makes it a point to make sure things like merit increases keep pace with inflation. Very forward-minded when it comes to remote work. Competent, compassionate senior leadership team. You get the sense that everyone's really trying their hardest. Great employee discount on pet food! Benefits are also very fair. The veterans LOVE this company, and LOVE pets even more.

Cons

Long hours, but that's to be expected. Pressure can ratchet up on high-priority initiatives. This is a company that gets things done, so you have to have a tough skin when you fall short. This is a hard company to learn, so you have to work through impostor syndrome a lot. Can't get in your own head too much!!!

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5.0
Jan 15, 2026
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Pros

Loved working for instinct! The culture was nice the people were amazing and I truly enjoyed what I did!

Cons

Hard to think of one. Job security in the industry maybe.

1.0
Dec 2, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible remote work Competitive compensation Talented team members Exposure to meaningful projects

Cons

Instinct could be a great place to work, but the management style holds the team back. Feedback is not given in real time, which means employees don’t have the chance to adjust or improve before annual or semi-annual reviews. Instead, issues are saved up and delivered all at once, often resulting in surprise PIPs that feel completely out of left field. Managers did not consistently hear both sides before making decisions, and favoritism played a large role in who was supported and who wasn’t. This creates a culture of uncertainty and distrust. Clearer communication, fairness, and actual coaching would go a long way toward improving the employee experience.

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