Exercise extreme caution before entering here! - Assistant Manager Firstup Employee Review

2.0
23 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Vacation bonuses are a pro, yet, not used due to toxicity

Cons

I have experienced a terrible pattern of micromanagement, gaslighting, and dehumanization here. The supervisory personnel consistently were arrogant to me and blatantly lied about our salary. I have publicly reprimanded for seeking clarification on a task, and factually inaccurate statements. The lying is exceptionally exhausting. This situation is demonstrably terrible. I have always experienced discrimination because I am an Asian. It is strongly NOT recommended for individuals seeking stable employment!

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Firstup Response
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We appreciate your feedback and take these concerns seriously. At Firstup, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees and continuously work to improve our culture. We will continue doing employee surveys and welcome the opportunity to learn and grow.

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
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Pros

Fast-paced environment with talented, motivated people who genuinely care about the company's success and customers. There are opportunities to make a meaningful impact, take ownership, and grow professionally. Leadership is focused on innovation and continuous improvement, and employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and challenge the status quo. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and driven by results.

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The pace can be demanding at times, and priorities may shift as the company continues to evolve and respond to market opportunities. Success requires adaptability and a willingness to embrace change, but that also creates opportunities to learn and grow.

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2.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, with unlimited PTO for US based employees. The product is used, and relied on by some big companies, so there is a real impact to the work.

Cons

After a string of disappointing C suite leaders, and several waves of turnover, both voluntary and not, the Product and Engineering organization is a mess. A culture of fear and mistrust has been building, creating a generally unpleasant place to work. Outside of the leadership issues, the teams are all remote, with many spread across global timezones. This limits collaboration and encourages solo development, which has had a negative impact on product quality. Leading to a high level of quiet burnout that people do not feel safe sharing. Overall there is a feeling that Firstup has squandered these past few years. There is a growing feeling of helplessness, and my sense is, if left unaddressed, will change it from just being an unpleasant place to work to something much worse.

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