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Lots of good overlooked by bad management - Finance Ascend Learning Employee Review

3.0
Nov 26, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexibility. Work when best accommodates getting the job done. Work from home option. A lot of great people working there.

Cons

Longevity and great work ethic means you are taken for granted. Ascend says flexible unlimited PTO but good luck finding time to take it. Overworked is a theme with Ascend although managers are first to say "you should be taking some time off" yet you are loaded up with projects and trying to find time to complete is nearly impossible if you take time off. When merit increase time comes management finds a way to put you in a box with the majority giving a 2 or 2.5 percent raise. You don't get recognized for your contributions, especially if you are a cost to the company even though there is a great need for your position. Sorry, I am frustrated to have spent so much time and effort to do a great job which those who were not in management recognized but they aren't the ones who can give raises or bonuses.

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5.0
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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Chaotic and disorganized, with old outdated backend systems.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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