I Wanted to Believe in It - Anonymous employee Brain Balance Employee Review

2.0
2 Apr 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Build relationships with families & children See progress with children Good learning experience for child development Honestly, I can't think of any more "pros" to this position.

Cons

Unorganized Chaotic UNCLEAR JOB REQUIREMENTS Little corporate support Inconsistent schedule Long hours Emotionally taxing Franchisees barely involved Very little training Compensation does not match performance expectations This place. If you can't sell, don't even bother. The focus should be on helping families but corporate is only focused on making money. You are expected to sit and look at a family who is desperate and tell them you can fix their child for $6k-15k. Ridiculous. You'd think they would focus on training you if they are charging so much but you're basically just left to your own devices. Let's not even talk about the organization (or lack there of)! The schedule is inconsistent so if you have a family, or life outside of work, this is not the place for you. Some weeks you work 25 hours, the next 50. And when you are being paid hourly for a "full time" position, your pay checks are inconsistent too. The science behind the program is not backed up. Hardly any studies. The assessment results are prone to skewing and again, inconsistent. Leaving you feeling like you are lying to vulnerable parents over and over again. It's sad.

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5.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

Really great environment, able to help children improve every day, nice coworkers, and great flexibility.

Cons

Night hours, but really, that is not that bad once you get used to it.

5.0
28 Apr 2026
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Pros

I worked at Brain Balance for several years, and one of the most meaningful parts of the experience was being able to see changes in the kids over time. It was incredibly rewarding to watch children gain confidence and improve in areas like focus, behavior, and communication. Now working as a therapist, I can appreciate even more how important that kind of progress is and how meaningful it was to be part of that process early on. Being there long enough to see those changes unfold made a lasting impression on me. The work can be fast-paced, but it is very structured and purpose-driven. It was especially encouraging to see how the progress kids made carried over into school and home life. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience, especially for anyone who is passionate about helping children and families.

Cons

There are no cons at Brain Balance

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