Some Perspective on what I have seen - Software Engineer StrongMind Employee Review

4.0
Jul 20, 2019
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Pros

While many reviews here are accurate, I must say I have seen some things. I have seen bad managers get demoted to 'senior engineers', I have seen bad employees get fired after a year or so, I have seen management change even when I thought there was no chance of them improving. I have seen people change their gender and become accepted by the company. I have seen at least two market adjustments that gave people raises over 10%.

Cons

I have seen people fired for doing an awesome job for many years. I have seen developers (curriculum and software) choose to leave to find something better. I have seen sales dictate the development cycle. I have seen directors not putting the student first but maintaining power. I have seen multiple people fired right after getting a kudos in front of the quarterly company meetings. I have seen under-qualified people hired and carried as dead weight (this would be fine with some kind of rigorous improvement plan). I have seen people getting 3% or even no raise after working very hard. I have seen people promised raises, that got nothing and were told to wait until next year.

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5.0
Apr 17, 2026
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Pros

StrongMind was founded by a true entrepreneur who still leads the company today, and that mindset shows up across the organization. Employees have real autonomy in how they work, and ideas are welcomed from every level. It feels like an all-hands-on-deck environment where people can make an impact. The mission is clear and meaningful. There is a strong focus on supporting students and families, which helps guide decisions and keeps internal politics low. The culture is positive and supportive. People are kind, collaborative, and leadership makes an effort to keep employees engaged and connected.

Cons

Like many growing organizations, there are times when priorities evolve quickly as new opportunities emerge. This can occasionally require teams to adjust focus or shift between initiatives. As the company continues to grow, there are opportunities to further streamline processes and maintain consistency across teams.

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StrongMind Response
1mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We really appreciate it. I’m so glad the mission, autonomy, and overall vibe are showing through for you. That “jump in and make an impact” energy is exactly what we’re going for around here 😊 And fair call on priorities shifting. We’re growing, and we know that can feel fast at times. We are very dedicated to working on keeping things clearer and more consistent as we continue to scale. We are so grateful to have you on this journey with us and so glad you’re part of StrongMind! Noelle Creamer Chief People Officer
1.0
Apr 17, 2026
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Pros

You get to help students.

Cons

Management is poor, things are always changing, expectations shift without being communicated. Management never takes responsibility for their mistakes and tries to pawn off any poor results to those without any control over outcomes.

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StrongMind Response
1mo
Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t feel like a positive one. Since our Rexburg location closed about a year ago, a lot has changed across the company, but that doesn’t take away from what you experienced at the time. Clear communication, accountability, and supporting our teams well are all things we continue to focus on improving. We do appreciate the work you did to support students while you were here and wish you the best moving forward! Noelle Creamer Chief People Officer
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