Meaningful Work, limited growth opportunities. - Lead Instructor May Institute Employee Review

2.0
Jan 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The work is meaningful, and nothing can replace the sense of purpose you will feel by being engaged in such a field. As well, the educational leadership team was really wonderful, and my education department manager's leadership was so impactful that it actually inspired me to pursue an MBA in Organizational Leadership.

Cons

Growth opportunities are very limited to teaching and ABA, (but if you are interested in those degrees than it's a great place to start) plus the company is top heavy (limiting access to broader roles at headquarters), meaning that if you have a background, graduate degree, or interest in anything else (no matter how valuable the degree or field) it won't do any good as far as leading to meaningful career advancement. As well, while the educational leadership team was inspiring; the school is really run by the behaviorists, so at the end of the day they will be the ones who make or break the feeling of company culture for you (and it's not a very diverse team). So, if you truly want to teach or do ABA the rest of your life, by all means this is a great spot. But if you have ANY other talents, interests, or degrees; don't become a teacher here because they won't ever let you do anything else.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

May Institute has been a great place to grow and enhance my career. I started in an entry-level position over a decade ago and have been promoted along the way to a direct-level position. They have fostered my educational and professional growth with highly-qualified supervisors and meaningful collaboration. They value employees well-being and satisfaction.

Cons

The work can be challenging, but the people are amazing!

1.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

opportunity to work with amazing clients who will brighten your day if you have a passion and understanding for this field and compassion for this population

Cons

- Poor upper management - Lack of consistency across departments - Standards and operations vary depending on the person and are not consistent across all employees - Failure to take action against allegations of abuse - Lack of oversight - Abundance of unqualified staff being hired - Disregard for staff well-being and burn out risks

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May Institute Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns regarding leadership, consistency in operations, employee well-being, and workplace culture seriously. Creating a supportive, accountable, and respectful environment for all employees is a priority, and feedback such as yours helps identify areas for focus.
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