Unfortunately, it's exactly what you expect from a start-up. - Recensione dipendente - Operations Coordinator presso HeyTutor

2,0
4 mar 2019
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

This is a good short-term entry level position if you are looking for something to get your resume started. It is a home office rather than a traditional commercial office space.

Svantaggi

Management hires in quantity and pays low to weed out employees within the first few weeks if you will be beneficial to them. There is not much training aside from a brief rundown of how the system works and management will make you feel poorly in front on entire working space if you do something incorrectly. Manager often times will guilt trip you into working overtime and coming in on the weekends, because the work is never ending and they are more focused on sales to be bringing in the money and having operations fulfill empty promises to clients who spend thousands of dollars. Much of the day is spent talking clients out of refunds with fake refund policies and just stringing them along hoping to buy enough time to find them a tutor. They claim to have a "chill" work environment, but employees are quiet and always on edge as they fear they will get fired at any time. Group gatherings feel awkwardly forced to appear that the team gets along, but no one actually sticks around other than management. I have also witnessed several unethical and illegal practices, which is in part due to ignorance and other part greed. The company is run by a bunch of 20-somethings who are more focused on satisfying their own egos than the success of creating a strong team of employees.

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5,0
25 feb 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good management, good work/life balance, good company values/mission

Svantaggi

Very few cons, great company

4,0
22 dic 2025
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

I’ve seen the company evolve significantly over time, and the current version feels far more intentional than it once was. Under new leadership, there’s clearer direction, better prioritization, and a noticeable shift toward follow-through and accountability. It’s still a scrappy EdTech environment, but now with stronger systems, clearer ownership, and a leadership team that is actively learning from past missteps rather than repeating them. The expectations are high, but support exists. People are trusted to do their jobs, and expertise is respected—especially if you’re thoughtful, prepared, and willing to take ownership. There’s real autonomy here, not just in theory. When you raise concerns or push back with rationale, it’s taken seriously. That wasn’t always the case, and the change matters. The work itself is meaningful. The pace is fast and the workload can be heavy, but the impact is tangible, especially if you care about students, educators, and doing the work “the right way” rather than just quickly. For mid-level ICs and managers who like building, problem-solving, and shaping processes (not just maintaining them), this can be a very fulfilling place to work.

Svantaggi

This is not a slow or easy environment. Priorities can still shift, and ambiguity comes with the territory of a growing company. You’ll need to be comfortable operating without perfect information or 'tried and true' processes, as well as managing competing demands. While things are far more structured than they used to be, there are still moments where bandwidth is stretched and timelines are ambitious, but this is also improving. If you’re looking for a rigid 9–5 or highly siloed role, this likely isn’t the right fit. The pace may feel intense at times, but the new collaboration is great and we're doing meaningful work that is now recognized.

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