Does getAbstract pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, getAbstract employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at getAbstract. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at getAbstract?

73% of getAbstract employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated getAbstract 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at getAbstract?

Customer Success Manager (2) , Freelance Writer (2)

What are the pros of working at getAbstract according to real employee reviews?

"Processes in place to follow each of the roles, great yearly meetings, some fun people but be careful, laid back atmosphere." ((in 4 reviews)); "A collaborative culture, friendly co" ((in 3 reviews)); "Super friendly and helpful colleagues" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about getAbstract layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about getAbstract layoffs and their outlook for job security at getAbstract in 2026.

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getAbstract reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

Thomas Bergen

80% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

getAbstract has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The getAbstract employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

25 reviews

2.0

May 3, 2026

Sinking Ship

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of autonomy and freedom in day to day work, flexibility, work-life balance

Cons

The company's senior leders (cofounders) are not capable of rescuing this sinking ship. Constant chaotic changes of direction, no accountability, out of touch with reality, and have totally lost the respect of their staff who are openly negative. Several layoff rounds and also talented top performers leaving because of burn-out and morale failure. No HR and no board means no accountability for top leaders. Promotions based on nepotism (family members) and not capability or merit. The company was once an inspiring place to work but is now extremely depressing. I don't see it surviving in the long term.

5.0

Mar 21, 2026

Excellent company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-driven, high journalistic standards, focused on customer service and providing high-quality content for corporate learning

Cons

Recent cutbacks cost some jobs. The company is facing AI disruption, but coming back strong by emphasizing learning in the flow of work, using AI wisely, and selling its depth of knowledge based on impeccable sources and trusted accuracy.

3.0

Sep 17, 2025

Poor Management in my role, rest of the company seemed fine

Salesforce administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote + annual company event in Europe.

Cons

Poor leadership/management, low pay, no opportunities for advancement.

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