Not loyal - Territory Lead Wave Employee Review

3.0
19 Nov 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Wave started in Uganda great, they were listening to their clients and cared about their employees. Then they started overspending... Let's go to Cons

Cons

They hired so many so fast that they let go in half the time. They really didn't seem to have a plan and we're doing things haphazardly. People had no clear job descriptions at the beginning and just worked to move it forward. They were then sidelined when the company decided to poach people from the big telecom companies in Uganda. Don't care about employees at all, have fired 90% of their staff and shut down most of their agents. Not smart.

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Wave Response
3y
Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We apologize for the negative experience you had while at Wave. As with most start-ups, we do not yet have it all figured out. We make mistakes and are learning, re-learning and readjusting quickly. We would like to assure you and everyone else that Wave Mobile Money is still strong in Uganda. Wave is licensed by the Bank of Uganda and is a compliant financial services company. We deeply appreciate your feedback and will continue to do better!

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Well run company and engineering department. Nice and supportive coworkers. It's a company that has a mission and really believes in it and it's ability to improve people's lives. Opportunity to travel to work with others and to experience the African markets the company operates in.

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Engineering is fully remote, which can be a little isolating. That said, people are always willing to jump on a call. Pay is on the low side.

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Wave Response
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Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you've had a positive experience so far. It's also great to know that the opportunity to travel and experience our operating markets has been a valuable part of your experience. While remote work offers flexibility, we understand it can come with challenges, and we're glad you've found team members willing to connect when needed. We understand that compensation is an important part of the employee experience and appreciate you sharing your perspective. If you have concerns about your compensation, we encourage you to discuss them with your manager, who can provide additional context on compensation decisions and growth opportunities within your role. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
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22 Jan 2026
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strong communication skills,people interaction problem solving experience career growth opportunities good enter level role

Cons

dealing with difficult customers,high emotional demand,repetitive tasked,high performance pressure, limited control over outcomes

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Wave Response
3mo
Hi, and thanks for sharing. If you ever have concerns or feel that your workload is becoming overwhelming, please feel free to discuss with your manager in order to provide the support you need. On feedback, we already have suggestion boxes in some of our operating countries. We encourage you to check in with your People Ops lead for more information on how you can share your ideas or concerns. Your insights are important as we continue to build a positive work environment for everyone!
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