Terribly managed company with no opportunity for growth - Web Developer SolidProfessor Employee Review

1.0
2 Sept 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Snacks, free coffee and occasional lunch

Cons

For anyone thinking about working at SolidProfessor run. The veneer of a laid back fun workplace hides a litany of issues. During my time at SolidProfessor I experienced constant conflict within departments. Not only was this tolerated it was encouraged by upper management. Certain employees have been working there many years and get away with contributing nothing at all. Expectations are vague at best and when inevitably missed there is retribution from management. The leadership at SolidProfessor are clueless on creating a safe, productive workplace. Salaries are well below market rate and benefits are poor. Overall I would not recommend anyone waist their time applying or working at this toxic company.

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Work/Life balance, feels like management wants you happy great benefits

Cons

company is in growth mode with many great ideas to grow the company but not enough resources on the product side making implementing new things sometimes slow

4.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Mission‑driven company with a genuine focus on education and helping students and professionals build real‑world skills - Smart, collaborative teammates who are generous with their knowledge and time - Leadership is approachable and open to feedback - Good work‑life balance and flexibility, especially compared to many fast‑growing tech/edtech companies - Opportunities to influence content, processes, and solutions rather than just execute tasks

Cons

- Like many growing companies, processes are still evolving and can occasionally feel unclear or inconsistent - Priorities can shift quickly, which requires adaptability and comfort with some ambiguity - Limited resources at times mean employees may wear multiple hats

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