PLEASE DON'T JOIN - Poor Work Environment, Discrimination, and Lack of Transparency - Recensione dipendente - Due Diligence presso Wise

1,0
3 mag 2025
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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Free food & good snack option

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It was been a challenging experience as a non-native Americans often face discriminatory treatment by leads, while favoritism towards certain employees by managers is evident. Despite dedicated hard work and long hours, particularly in departments like CS, KYC, PDD, Surveillance and AML, employees are not valued and are expected to work weekends, severely impacting work-life balance. Employees are super micromanaged by tracking time even for basic needs. Those who are not favored risk being transferred or often through threats of being placed on a PIP without clear metrics. Transparency is lacks, no proper feedback or time spent on employees. Mid and upper management exhibit poor leadership, in fact apart from your lead you'll never meet them, with inadequate office space forcing they force employees to WFO 3 days a week without sufficient desks. They recent closed and laid off of over 400 employees in the Tampa office without prior notice via a simple sign on the door but they kept only the ones close to management they tried place them internally in Austin office & they gave them extra time. Discrimination based on personal preferences or ethnic background, coupled with an environment where escalating issues can lead to unwarranted termination, creates a toxic atmosphere with no room for dissent. Training programs are poorly structured. Overall, I would not recommend anyone seeking a supportive work environment with fair treatment and opportunities for growth.

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Risposta di Wise
11mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We absolutely do not tolerate discrimination, as our Code of Conduct makes clear. You have voiced a number of concerns which we hope you were able to speak to a member of the People team about before you left. If you would like to provide further feedback confidentially, you can email us at employerbrand@wise.com and we will put you in touch with the relevant person. Wise is and has always been committed to promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees are able to thrive.

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5,0
12 mar 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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flexible review pay lots of feedback

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repetitive long hours can be frustrating no sponsorship for visa

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Risposta di Wise
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3,0
25 feb 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

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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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Risposta di Wise
1mo
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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