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Ascend Learning

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Good work/life balance, but low pay and limited career growth - Marketing Ascend Learning Employee Review

2.0
Sep 20, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good work/life balance. Flexible hours and telecommuting options available in some departments. Nice new office, centrally located in Burlington, MA - Close to shopping and many food options. Building also has a gym and cafeteria.

Cons

Limited career growth opportunities. Salaries are well below industry and location average. Technology and product development is painfully slow and seems to be getting slower.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Great environment with good leaders who want to see you grow

Cons

Need a little more parent involvement

2.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits Hybrid WFH schedule Some really great direct managers

Cons

Chaotic and disorganized, with old outdated backend systems. Work performance and output not generally recognized: people who do very little work are often paid the same, or more than people who do double or triple the workload, and are allowed to continue with the company while other shoulder the load. Once you are on a team or part of a BU - good luck making a move to another team or BU. The place is a revolving door for a lot of positions, but once you learn a skillset they are unlikely to allow a move. The sales team runs this place, so be prepared to be bullied constantly by them, even when you are told to gatekeep.

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