Challenging, empowering, awesome place to work - Anonymous employee Wise Employee Review

5.0
Oct 7, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I moved from a big corporate to work at TransferWise. It has been an incredible experience. Some specific examples: - Complete decision making autonomy within your area of responsibility. An end to time wasted getting "buy-in", or writing committee papers. - Pace of progress is stunning. Every week you see incredible changes and your own impact being brought to life. Your time at work = improvements to the life of customers. - Start-up vibe. No more suits and sucking up. Hello table tennis, cool freebies, and fun atmosphere in the office.

Cons

Growing so fast there is a risk that the culture will change for the worse over the year ahead. I'm optimistic that it will not, but this will need strong vigilance and action from leadership.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3.0
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Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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