They are NOT a revolution - Anonymous employee Wise Employee Review

1.0
22 Jun 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free biweekly general lunches, free fruits and cereals in the office, and free monthly team lunches.

Cons

It's a perfect job for robots, not for people. When you enter the company first, they will give you a free bag, T-shirt, water bottle, and free meals during the first week to blur your eyes. Then you have one more week of functional onboarding. A few weeks later "paradise" begins. They will provide you with general training, however, the amount of tasks and expectations are insane. Then unattainable SLAs come into the scene. They say they like feedback, but if you say your true opinion you are wasted. They say they like open communication, but your teammates will snitch about every step you make. Too much micromanagement when you are even told which emojis should you use on Slack (oh yeah, they are obsessed with emojis). They say you can enjoy everything we have in the office, but you won't have time for that at all because every minute of your work is tracked and measured. They say you can work from any spot in the office, but if you sit separately from your team they will make sure you hear this loudly. I felt like I don't deserve the salary they pay. I felt like my personality is being crushed. And yes, your colleagues will spy on you. So if you think you are pretty mature, then don't come to work here, because it will be a waste of your time and nerves. I felt a full burnout already after the 1st month of working there. (Transfer)Wise has changed a lot during the last few years and now it’s a traditional corporation in its worst sense where company values are used against you.

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Wise Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
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Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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