General Assembly Reviews

Pros

Taught me how to genuinely learn other programming languages, supported me throughout my job search journey, and kept me up to date with constant jobs to apply to.

Cons

Remote work, lectures were hit or miss, I had to be very independent.

Pros

- My coworkers have been top-notch. From my IAs who help assist me to my fellow lead instructors, I've had a phenomenal experience working with top-of-the-line individuals who kill it. - My managers have mostly done really well in terms of supporting me. I say mostly and not always only because at times they unfortunately deferred to our embarrassing HR department that honestly is basically set up to shill for the company and take their side regardless of how egregious the double standards are. - If you love teaching and helping people, this is for you!

Cons

- I was going to say that our HR department is a complete disgrace that has no concept of how to help the company retain employees but that'd be unfair. They're legitimately far worse than I can describe here. Seriously, if you don't warn your employees for objecting to you screwing up and making the wrong decision and threatening their job because you were wrong, you probably shouldn't join this HR cause that's their main function here. - You'll have managers who at times don't support you even when literally all the facts are on your side. They'll worry if they don't back HR's absurd ideas and egregious conduct they'll be next on the chopping block so they back the people who don't deserve it. - Our executives are clearly doing better but they're still far short of what would constitute fair and reasonable agreements with instructors here.

Pros

Supportive You learn a lot Work with a great community

Cons

Could be paid better Sometimes a lot to be on zoom for a long time

Pros

It really builds a strong foundation in understanding the software engineering process.

Cons

Lacks in data structures and algorithms. And devops.

Pros

Working with new and experienced programmers helps me build my own skills, flexible hours, plenty of opportunity for more if you want.

Cons

Some of the teaching staff above you is less than fully aware of what all students need and thus some of their needs falls on the less experienced.

Pros

-Great DEI initiatives -Many smart, talented coworkers

Cons

-Management seemed to be changing directions often, amount of work wasn't in line with number of people

Pros

I really enjoy all the people I work with. It is one of the healthiest cultures I've ever worked for. Collaborative and actively gives feedback. I feel like my role is incredibly flexible and no one is a micro manager. If you do the work, no one bothers you.

Cons

Leadership is not aligned on overall goals and it is hard to involve cross functional teams that are not client facing. If you are in a client facing role, a lot of collaboration and responsibility falls on you.

Pros

Education Assistance, Good Salary, Good Benefits, Good Management

Cons

Slow promotion, Not challenging works

Pros

Hours Inclusive culture Suhject matter

Cons

Pay is awful Not sure about upward mobility

Pros

Ability to continue learning Great staff Enjoyed the campus and instructors

Cons

Wasn't paid enough for the work You wore many hats for little pay