TNTP Employee Reviews about "work from home"

Pros

The people are amazing, very driven and invested in the organization's mission to help all students get a great education. The leadership is strong and they talk a good game on work-life balance and supporting staff development, but it's not always realized in practice. Many staff work from home, which I really appreciate, but just know that it can be isolating at times and also it's hard to stop working...ever. There are good opportunities for growth for some, but not all employees (even those who do well in their roles) because more senior staff do tend to stick around a long time and there doesn't seem to be a real focus on helping talented people transition to new roles outside their core experience area when there are no growth opportunities within their current departments.

Cons

The organization has always been adaptive, but the pace of change over the past few years has been disorienting and at times demoralizing. Long hours are the norm and expected (they tell you 10+/hour days on hiring, but that can often be low) and it can be difficult to unplug. Given how hard we work and how much we care, it can be frustrating to feel like the organization keeps switching gears to keep up with market developments - it makes you feel like all that hard work has been wasted effort. It also feels like they are pushing into new areas of operation because they see needs and business development opportunities, but the expertise to deliver on those is not necessarily in place. The organization is in a really good place right now, but it's hard to predict how this is going to play out (which is why I rated neutral on organizational outlook and would not recommend the organization to a friend). TNTP has a a feedback-intensive culture, but it can be difficult to feel like you're succeeding because the focus is often on areas for growth. One year, I was incredibly worried about my performance (despite working 70-hour weeks for months at a stretch) because I got so much negative feedback. My annual performance review was mixed, saying that I'd met some but not all of my goals. And then I got a large bonus with a note indicating that I was among the very top employees that year. I almost quit multiple times because I felt like I was working so hard and still not succeeding. Don't get me wrong, the tangible bonus was great, but it would be nice if it was accompanied by encouraging words during the year so that I wasn't riddled with anxiety about my performance when I was apparently seen as doing exceptionally good work.

Pros

There are many opportunities that allow you to work from home, with flexible hours. It is a rigorous organization with high standards. There are countless opportunities to learn. People are friendly and eager to help.

Cons

It is difficult to get consistent part-time work, as most positions are seasonal or temporary. When working part-time, you are sometimes called upon to work many additional hours, or to know information/have skills you may not have.

Pros

TNTP has great flexibility and benefits, allowing most employees to work from home. They value great management and professional development.

Cons

The work moves extremely fast, and they demand a lot from their employees. For many the work life balance is pretty impossible. They are a remote organization which has inherent challenges, some being communicating change and developing interpersonal relationships.

Pros

There is a unique concentration of high-quality people at TNTP - I've never collaborated with such smart and hard-working colleagues. I've learned a ton working here, far more than any other company or academic program could have taught me. The flexibility to work from home is a perk.

Cons

Work-life balance is inconsistent across the organization - some managers do a good job protecting staff, but the org-wide culture allows some people's hours to get out of control.

Pros

Very smart people and highly motivated to succeed despite any challenges. Virtual organization that allows many of the employees to work from home.

Cons

Work life balance is a big issue currently. Just too much work for the number of employees and expectations of always being on and connected through email, chat, etc.

Pros

- Like most ed nonprofits, work-life balance is tough at TNTP, but it has less "churn and burn" than similar orgs. I've been here for 4 years, but most colleagues at my level have been here for 5-10. Other places that I've worked have had really rigid tracks for promotion, but TNTP is a place that values keeping talented people, even if that means creating a new role or a hybrid role for them. I feel confident that as long as I'm proving my value to the org, TNTP will find a place for me, and you don't always feel that security in other organizations. - Co-workers are amazing - everyone is smart, hard-working, and mission-driven. Jerks don't do well here. You have to be great at your job, but also a thoughtful colleague. - Compensation and benefits are very competitive for our field. - I genuinely feel like TNTP is a reflective organization. I've seen changes (both big and small) in the time that I've worked here. No org will ever be perfect, but it makes all the difference to work at a place that is actively committed to improvement - both in terms of the work itself, but also employee engagement and satisfaction.

Cons

- The virtual working environment isn't for everybody. Most of us work from home and when most of your interactions with colleagues are via email/conference call/video call, it can take longer to really feel like you have meaningful connections with your colleagues. I now have coworkers that I truly love and trust, but it took me a solid year to feel that way - when you go into a physical office those bonds form much more quickly. - Quality of experience as a staff member largely depends on the quality of your manager. TNTP values developing strong managers more than most orgs that I've worked for, but there is still a normal variance here - some folks are outstanding managers, most are at least solid, and some are not good. If you interview to work for TNTP, don't be afraid to ask really direct questions to the person that would be your manager, because your experience as a staff member will be hugely impacted by how well you work with that person.

Pros

Most work from home but the work is quite organized with weekly meetings. Responses between colleagues are prompt.

Cons

If you prefer in-person or face-to-face communication, it might be a bummer. Sometimes I did feel it might be better if I could discuss questions in-person. Lack of opportunities to communicate whenever you want.

Pros

Working with incredibly competent and passionate coworkers, very flexible workplace in lots of ways - work from home, follow interests and shift internally to work on different types of work, expectation of supportive managers, there's a lot of pros.

Cons

Sometimes out of touch leadership, often heavy workload, sometimes patronizing approach to consulting, sometimes inconsistent management

Pros

The mission is crucial and the people are outstanding--talented, driven, funny and kind. The employees, many former teachers and principals, have a deep personal commitment to improving the public school experience for kids. It's a very flexible workplace, and employees have a lot of latitude over where and how they work as long as they get their work done. TNTP invests heavily in training managers and developing staff. And, since TNTP is hired by school systems, it's very nimble and responsive to the needs of educators, evolving rapidly to deep its impact.

Cons

A virtual workplace is not everyone's cup of tea. It takes longer to get to know your colleagues virtually, and it can be harder to shut off at the end of the day when you work from home. Because TNTP does so many different things and evolves so quickly, it can be hard to keep tabs on what's going on across the org. Management varies a bit by department, and getting a great manager can profoundly shape your experience.

Pros

-Great pay -Flexible hours -Work from home -Excellent communication -Easy to use virtual platform -Friendly, kind, helpful supervisors -Excellent professionalism -Organized, well managed, runs smoothly

Cons

-My position was only seasonal and part-time and I was unable to find a similar regular, full-time position that I was qualified for with the company or I absolutely would have stayed on!