Don't Work Here Unless You Are In and Out Fast - Management Achieve Employee Review

2.0
23 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The pay at Achieve is somewhat competitive and remote working is an option that provides better work/life balance. My team and some peers are very skilled and incredibly supportive.

Cons

If you're considering working with or at Achieve, turn around now and run the other way. This company is a textbook example of how not to run a business. Financial incompetence is woven into the very fabric of the place. They can't seem to manage a budget or even create one. It is ignorant that certain expenses are not stopped to preserve cash and it's expected for employees to do more with less. Are they are in denial or do they just not care? (a common question by many) Their answer is to let primary employees go, not because of performance issues, but because management lacks the knowledge and caring to fix processes and money issues the hard way. Incompetent favorites are saved with each round of layoffs. I can't wait to see the next genius idea from these employees that will ultimately fail again. It's not uncommon to hear whispers of unpaid invoices, delayed payments or urgent scrambles just to keep essential services running. The financial instability trickles down into every corner of the company, creating a toxic environment of uncertainty and mistrust. Achieve is a 20+ year company and they still rely heavily on investor funding. That should tell you a lot. Specifically, management in Finance. Calling them leadership would be laughable if it weren't so frustrating. They are unmotivated, unqualified and uninterested in anything beyond preserving their own positions. Direction is non-existent and self-intitiave dies a slow death under their watch. If you ask them for help in resolving a situation, they ignore you or make an excuse to avoid getting involved. They lack skills necessary to effectively lead teams.

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Achieve Response
1y
Thank you very much for your candid feedback. As our new leader of HR, I would love the opportunity to speak with you in detail about your experience as it's not at all aligned to our culture nor our expectations around the employee experience and our leadership standards. I would like to note that there appears to be a disconnect about the current financial situation of the company as we are exceeding growth targets and beating budgets while experiencing all-time record demand for our services. This does not diminish your experience which is what I'm interested in hearing more about. I highly encourage you to reach out to me directly. We can keep the conversation confidential if you prefer. Please email me at: hmarcom@achieve.com. I look forward to connecting, Thank you!

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5.0
16 June 2026
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Pros

I have been with Achieve for nearly 13 years, and it continues to be a place I truly enjoy working. The people here make all the difference—there is a strong sense of collaboration, support, and inclusivity that you don’t often find elsewhere. I appreciate the diversity within the organization and how valued different perspectives are. Leadership is supportive, and I have had a great experience with my supervisor, who encourages growth and teamwork. Even in a remote environment, Achieve does an excellent job fostering connection and maintaining a culture that genuinely feels like a family. I’m proud to be part of a company that prioritizes its employees and creates a positive, engaging work environment. I love the option to work from home it makes my life a little easier :)

Cons

I do not have any significant cons to note. In my experience, Achieve has been a great place to work. I feel fortunate to genuinely enjoy what I do and to be part of a company that I believe in.

3.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- The people are generally very kind and collaborative broadly. - I believe the company is genuine in its mission to only earn profits by helping everyday Americans move forward on the path to a better financial future. - The company at large and some of its leaders aren't afraid to try things and then pivot if they don't work to try something else, instead of doubling down over pride or ego or stubbornness.

Cons

- There's a lack of clear and strategic leadership that leaves job ambiguity, which places the employee at a disadvantage with performance measurement, which is how they award quarterly bonuses. Without clear SMART goals, it becomes a game of bring me a rock, but not that rock. - Towards the end, they were implementing a start-up entrepreneurial mindset style that was leaning away from valuing work/life balance and getting more demanding and desperate in attempts to meet metrics.

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Achieve Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We value all feedback, and we’ll carefully review the areas you mentioned as we work to always GET BETTER by improving the experience for all employees.
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