20 years of tech and never have I ever been so abused - IT Systems Administrator Astravo Employee Review

1.0
29 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I would like to share my experiences working at LearningNetwork, and I believe it's important for potential employees to be aware of certain aspects before considering employment with this organization. During my time at LearningNetwork, I observed a culture that seemed to value overachievers, potentially to an extreme. It appeared that the company intentionally sought individuals with an extraordinary work ethic, which, unfortunately, could lead to manipulation and the expectation of working extensive hours, often surpassing the standard 40-hour workweek. In my first year, I dedicated a considerable amount of my personal time to the job, resulting in an average workweek of over 70 hours. Within six months, I was approached informally and asked to relocate to Colorado to work directly for the owner. Despite declining this opportunity, I was subsequently offered a managerial position. Even after declining the managerial role, I was asked to oversee tier 1 techs for the following two years, a responsibility that involved conducting performance reviews leading to terminations (All under the table). Upon bringing these concerns to HR, I was informed that going above and beyond, despite its impact on my work-life balance, would not be compensated, and over time would not be tracked. This change in expectations led me to adjust my work hours to a standard 40-hour week. Regrettably, this decision resulted in a noticeable shift in the support and collaboration from the owner and my immediate supervisor. I share this feedback not out of spite but to caution potential employees. If you are considering a position with LearningNetwork, I recommend carefully evaluating the work expectations and ensuring they align with your personal and professional boundaries. Going above and beyond may be expected to the point of potential termination, as my own experience unfortunately demonstrated. Wishing you all the best in your career endeavors,

Cons

Be prepared to get mentally abused.

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Cons

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Cons

While I was interested in the mission and vision of the organization, I quickly discovered that Astravo does not live up to them. Instead, the "leadership" team micromanages every aspect of your day: You need to justify every moment of every day, and they will call you if you can't explain where you are for 15 mins. The goal is to create an environment where you are devoted to them at all times. The PTO policy is very weak and your contract will be on a 12-month basis: If you take time off during the year, you will have to work during the summer. I have been in education for 14+ years, and I can safely say that this is the worse place I have ever worked. As many reviews mentioned already, stay away from it! No wonder there is such a high turnover and some positions cannot be filled, as good teachers do not stay in such a toxic environment.

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