No business sense - Technical Writer Medable Employee Review

2.0
19 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits (although that may change with their recent struggles). Diverse culture, tolerant of many viewpoints. Everyone can work remote.

Cons

Oh, so many. Most people at the director level and higher are two, or more, rungs higher on the ladder than they should be based on their experience and talent. The company bought into the hype, believing that the massive influx in VC meant that they knew what they were doing, when in fact they were a shiny object at a time when investors had cash to burn. Too many execs come from a consulting background and have never faced the challenges of what happens "after the engagement ends." Since mid-2021 they have initiated at least three major "paradigm shifts" that were supposed to thrust the company into the future, none of which succeeded and all of which were abandoned in short order. Basically, they don't know what to do, and if they did, they wouldn't know how to do it. There are lots of smart, smart people around, including in the exec ranks, but they're not pulling on the right ropes. They don't even know what ropes to pull on.

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Medable Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences on Glassdoor. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously, as we strive to create a positive work environment for all our employees. We regret to hear that your time with our company did not meet your expectations. We value the contributions of our employees and aim to provide a supportive and fulfilling experience. It's important for us to foster an open and transparent culture, and we appreciate the feedback provided by former employees like yourself. We continuously work on making improvements based on the feedback we receive, and your input will be taken into serious consideration. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. -The Medable Team

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5.0
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Pros

Amazing people, flexible schedules, ability to work from anywhere, innovation and creative solutions encouraged, competitive pay, overall good leadership, growth opps, and being part of something that is in the process of being built.

Cons

Because of where the company is at in terms of maturity (still somewhat considered start-up), it can be fast paced, and at times chaotic. Some people feed off this and like being part of this phase, whereas others find this frustrating. I have had coworkers at Medable love this aspect like me, and I've had some that didn't see themselves at Medable longterm because of this. So while I can't think of too many cons, I would say this would be one I have seen firsthand from coworkers. For me, the main con is not getting as much face time with coworkers as I'd like.

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5.0
5 Dec 2025
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CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The leadership team sets a clear vision and communicates it well. You always know how your work ties back to the company’s goals. Smart, collaborative colleagues who genuinely want to help each other succeed. It feels like everyone is rowing in the same direction. Strong culture of innovation. New ideas are welcomed, tested, and celebrated. You never feel stuck doing things “the way they’ve always been done.” Work life balance is respected. Expectations are high, but so is the support. Professional growth is real here. Opportunities to take on more responsibility, lead high-impact projects, and develop new skills come often Leadership truly cares about employees as people, not just as headcount. Recognition is consistent and meaningful.

Cons

Fast paced environment may feel intense at times

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