Dream Job - Program Operations Associate Ladder (TX) Employee Review

5.0
Aug 24, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The team is a tight knit, highly functioning, highly motivated group of people that passionately work toward building a product that is revolutionizing the fitness industry. The C-suite are accomplished and intelligent but leave their egos at the door, They make sure every employee's contribution is recognized and have built a culture of ownership and passion for the company. I have been in a few startups but none have matched the type of drive this group has. I look forward to waking up, getting to worked and work weekends/long hours because of genuine enjoyment for the job. Another pro is the vertical. Fitness is a passion of mine and getting the opportunity to work directly with elite fitness trainers and influencers is a really cool experience. My job function extends beyond the computer in a variety of ways...trying out workouts, running photo shoots, etc.. The model of elite trainer led, mobile first fitness programs is showing incredible potential with recent launches and I truly believe this company is going to grow to be a house hold name like Peloton.

Cons

If you don't like working long hours this is not the place for you - everyone here is dedicated to building something amazing so we put in the work

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

The app is genuinely well-built. Clean UX, thoughtful design, and a product experience that holds up against anything in the space. You can tell real care went into the consumer-facing side of the business.

Cons

The org operates on a two-tier caste system, and it's not hidden — it's policy. Coaches are the golden class. Program managers exist to absorb the operational load that leadership doesn't want to deal with, and are treated accordingly. Different standards, different access, different respect. Don't expect that to be acknowledged, let alone addressed. The founder and CEO sets the tone for all of it. The favoritism isn't a cultural accident — it flows directly from the top. Coaches get visibility, latitude, and the benefit of the doubt. Program managers get process docs and blame. If you're not in the preferred lane, no amount of output will move the needle on how you're perceived or what you're given. Leadership mistakes proximity for performance and has built a feedback culture that rewards people who reflect the founder's worldview back at them. Dissent — even constructive — is quietly penalized.

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