Private Equity Nightmare - Anonymous employee symplr Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people that come in from some of the acquisitions are top notch. The 401k match is decent.

Cons

The health insurance is expensive. The CEO feels too young for this role and can be a bit of a bully in company meetings. 2 of the main goals for the year are to "Win at M&A" and to "Become One Symplr". In reality, this means that they are going to acquire a whole bunch of companies with no clear plan on how to engage anyone new that is coming into the company. They will claim that they want to hear all viewpoints and incorporate the best part of the acquisition companies' cultures into symplr's culture, but then they'll never be interested in meeting with or engaging with anyone from their acquisitions and will eventually just tell them that this is the way they do things at symplr. There's no clear product vision. In reality, the company is owned by private equity firms that have set some size for the company to reach, so the leadership team has to go acquire other companies to make it look like the company is growing. In other companies that I've worked at in a similar situation, this approach usually ends up not being as successful as you'd like, with the end result needing to cut expenses and workforce.

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5.0
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Very reasonable and kind management, extremely considerate and understanding

Cons

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symplr Response
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We appreciate you sharing your experience. Interns bring fresh perspectives, and your feedback helps us reflect on how we support early-career talent. We remain focused on building a culture that values people, performance, and long-term growth for every team member, at every level. If you’d like to share more, we encourage you to reach out to us at careers@symplr.com
4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've really enjoyed working here because of the supportive culture and the flexibility of working from home. The team is collaborative, management is approachable, and I've had plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and take on different responsibilities within my role. If you enjoy continuous learning and a positive work environment, it's a great place to work.

Cons

The biggest downside is the limited opportunities for career advancement. It can be difficult to move up or receive title changes, even after taking on additional responsibilities. Compensation also tends to be below market compared to other companies offering similar roles and responsibilities, which can make it challenging to stay long-term.

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