Vantaggi
There were a few genuinely kind coworkers (and some flexibility in theory — but not in practice.
Svantaggi
The job is advertised as “part-time” and “flexible,” with the promise of only 4–6 hours of work per day, but in reality you’re expected to be on call from 9–5 and you must respond immediately to calls, texts, Slack messages, and emails even when there’s no active work, and you’re penalized for delays even if the message came outside your normal time zone hours.
Training is paid at half the rate, meetings are mandatory but unpaid, and your pay is reduced if client volume drops, regardless of whether it’s your fault. Despite being classified as a 1099 independent contractor, the company sets mandatory hours, dictates exactly how you complete tasks, requires attendance at unpaid meetings, and micromanages every step of your workday.
Management is unprofessional and inexperienced, with no clear understanding of payroll or HR best practices.
Every detail is controlled, from the wording of your emails to how long you spend on a project. The culture is toxic, built on a narrative that you should feel grateful to work there because they “give opportunities” to military spouses, single moms, and stay-at-home parents, all while underpaying and exploiting those same people.