Not what it used to be - Kyc Specialist Wise Employee Review

3.0
9 Feb 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

PTO Company trip Paid sabbatical after 4 years Stock Personal development monthly budget

Cons

Poor communication between product and operational teams. Autonomous teams make decisions that impact other teams, and although collaboration is better, there are always so many changes happening that it’s difficult to keep up. Product teams do not prioritize fixes without data, which can be hard to track/collect. Compensation is much better than it was, however, there are very few opportunities for advancement in Tampa. The flexibility we once enjoyed with this role is gone. We are pushed harder than ever to meet instant verification metrics which means working more evening and weekend shifts. This productivity push, and lack of staffing, means you have no opportunities to work on side projects that can aid in career advancement.

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Wise Response
5y
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It sounds like you’re not having a good time at the moment and I want to try and help improve things for you. I'm particularly sad to read that you’re stressed with your work and that you feel that there’s not as many opportunities for you because of our product evolving so fast. If you feel comfortable coming forward, we can have a confidential chat about some of your concerns with either myself or someone else in the People team. Please feel free to reach out to me if you’d be up for a conversation. Maire

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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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