Awesome Opportunity! - Anonymous employee Shift Paradigm Employee Review

5.0
8 Aug 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have been working in the Chicago office for over 2 years, and it has been great! This is the company that will create the foundation for your future. Since we are still some what small, you will play many different roles in one position which will help you gain undeniable experience. They take growth and promotions very seriously, and positions have actually been created to make them attainable. This is just one way you are supported by your managers, co-workers, and especially the co-founders, Morgan and Andrew.

Cons

The Chicago office dynamic is very loud, outgoing, and friendly.  A very reserved, private person may not be the best fit. That being said we do have a brand new, larger remodeled office that allows for everyone to have their own space to get work done.

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5.0
12 Sept 2024
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Pros

Lots of room to create your own structure and process. Respectful that employees are people. The organization actually cares about DEI, operationally, not just as lip service. Tons of opportunity for learning. Thoughtful CEO, who communicates clearly.

Cons

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2.0
7 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You will be a fool to seek any pros here. It's not a decent workplace for people who want clear boundaries and hope to enjoy some work-life balance. These awful people will never respect the lines you draw.

Cons

The work expectations were ridiculously high. Employees were expected to be available 24/7, work on multiple projects, and meet client expectations while balancing poorly assigned deadlines. It was a struggle to show up every day when you knew they expected too much from you. It was exhausting to try to reason with the arrogant leadership that did nothing but pile horrible expectations. They also didn't give me enough room to grow. My learning stopped, and I was doing boring work for months. There was no career growth, either. Overall, it was a horribly frustrating experience, and I escaped before I could be trapped here for long.

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Shift Paradigm Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that you felt overwhelmed and unsupported during your time with us. Your feedback about workload expectations, work-life balance, and development opportunities is taken seriously. We recognize that unrealistic deadlines and unclear boundaries can lead to burnout, and this is not the environment we want to create. Our new leadership is working to actively address these issues. Again, thank you for the feedback.
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