Untrustworthy Employer - Center Director Mathnasium Employee Review

1.0
May 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Mathnasium is a reputable company that generally does great work. The center director position is a great position that allows you to balance education management and business. Lots of creativity, self-direction, working with students, and a great reward when you see students achieve their goals and improve in math.

Cons

The management for the Rancho Santa Margarita/Seal Beach branch is untrustworthy and unreasonable. They spent hours talking to me in interviews and got along so well with me. They expressed multiple times that they has the utmost confidence in me and think that I would be an even better center director than ever before. However, after I had signed the offer letter, turned down another offer, and given two weeks notice at my current job, they suddenly changed their mind. When I asked why, they were unable to pinpoint exactly why, but said that they don't want someone that will be more effective, engaging, and better, but rather wants someone who will naturally be like themself. Having done nothing wrong, even in their own opinion, I strongly warn any future employees to watch out for sudden changes of mind and lack of respect for other peoples' livelihoods. I am glad I am no longer working with them because I would never be able to trust them or have any peace of mind/job security while with them. The major con here is that you cannot trust the management of this particular franchise chain (Rancho Santa Margarita and Seal Beach).

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

Pay is relatively low for the level of responsibility. Some repetitive administrative tasks. Staffing shortages can require filling multiple roles at once.

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