A job I loved, but which broke me...
Pros
If you enjoy helping people to improve themselves, are committed to the education sector, are self-motivated and have a good work ethic, you can make a good living (over $100k for me, but I was the only person in my team hitting target and making commission). Depending upon your manager, once you've proven yourself you will be left to manage your work-load as you see fit, so long as you communicate what you're up to (eg I opened my calendar early every morning and often at weekends, but would sometime finish early or go to appointments during typical working hours). When it's good it's wonderful - I met really inspiring people in the marketing team who respected my ability to succeed in a difficult role with a new partner and who truly made me feel valued. Working from home is particularly helpful for those of us with disabilities, families etc
Cons
I left due to persistent bullying - the 3rd person to leave my small team due to the same conduct by the same person in less than 2 years. After reporting to HR without resolution, I ended up working in complete isolation for the last 6 months I was there. I asked to be moved to an alternative team, and was kind of strung along as though this would be a possibility, and resigned upon learning that the team I had been holding out for (with a new partner for whom I had worked directly for 6 years before joining KP) had been populated by other employees. Other than a request to return my equipment, my resignation wasn't acknowledged. Lip-service is paid to opportunities to progress, but they never amount to anything for most people - even those of us who are top performers in our teams. There is no professional development - employees are given access to LinkedIn Learning, but the demands of the role don't allow for any engagement with this during working hours, so it feels like a box-ticking exercise.
