It was okay, but do not recommend for those looking to newly join - Anonymous employee CRITICALSTART Employee Review

3.0
Dec 17, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was decent, the people were relatively good, and because the company runs thin, you get exposure to other parts of the business.

Cons

Many pains. Almost like it's a scramble to grow the business but having no plan to do so, just hopes. Unless you are pursuing a customer facing role or working in SOC, I would not consider joining Critical Start at this time.

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CRITICALSTART Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found the people supportive, the compensation fair, and that the opportunity to gain cross-functional exposure was valuable. We also appreciate your candid feedback around growing pains. As a scaling organization, we recognize that rapid growth can create challenges, and we’re actively working to strengthen planning, alignment, and structure across the business. Feedback like this helps inform where we need to continue improving. We wish you the best in your next chapter and appreciate the contributions you made during your time with us.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Create culture and work life balance.

Cons

A lot of changes need to adapt quickly.

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CRITICALSTART Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear the culture and work-life balance have been highlights for you, those are things we work hard to protect as we grow. We also hear you on the pace of change; navigating rapid evolution isn't always easy, and we appreciate your adaptability and resilience through it. Your feedback is a helpful reminder to keep supporting our teams through transitions as thoughtfully as possible.
4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong management Good career growth opportunities

Cons

Lack of organization and documentation Unclear expectations internally and externally Department communication is very siloed

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CRITICALSTART Response
1w
Thank you for your loyalty and for sharing such candid feedback. We're glad to hear that strong management and career growth have been consistent positives in your experience. The concerns around organization, documentation, and cross-departmental communication are valid and ones we're working to improve. We appreciate you continuing to show up and contribute while we do that work. Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew!
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