CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)
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Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

CRITICALSTART has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CRITICALSTART employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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156 reviews
2.0
Nov 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some reputable, knowledgeable people. Pay above average.

Cons

Poorly managed for so long that there's no real future. Regularly scheduled layoffs and RIFs.

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CRITICALSTART Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the time you spent with Critical Start. We appreciate your recognition of the knowledgeable people on the team and our competitive compensation. We also understand the concerns you’ve raised around long-term direction and organizational stability. Periods of change, including workforce adjustments, can be difficult and understandably impact employee confidence. We are actively focused on strengthening leadership alignment, improving communication, and building a more sustainable operating model for the future. We value honest feedback and wish you continued success in your career ahead.
5.0
Nov 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and work life balance

Cons

No feedback or notice before laying off

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CRITICALSTART Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for noting our work culture and work-life balance. We want to clarify that this was a performance-based decision rather than part of a layoff, and feedback was provided and documented throughout the process.
5.0
Oct 27, 2025

Great Place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent PTO policy with plenty of PTO and sick time

Cons

Pay is slightly lower than average, but will get you in the door for cybersecurity

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CRITICALSTART Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share! We’re happy to hear our PTO contributes to a positive work-life balance. We understand compensation is an important factor and appreciate your honest feedback. We’re always reviewing our pay structures to stay competitive while supporting career growth at Critical Start.
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