Good to start, but get out quickly - Anonymous employee Keypath Education Employee Review

1.0
31 Jan 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

PlattForm is a great place to work for the beginning of a career. The atmosphere is conducive to actually enjoying your work day. The average age of the company has to be somewhere in the mid to upper 20s, so there's always a place to find a friend. Also, the working quarters are close which can be a positive attribute as you have people off which to bounce ideas as well as an opportunity to take mini-breaks to decompress from what is a very stressful position. There is also ample break areas at PlattForm with a pool table, ping pong table, Wii, gaming machines, a coffee break area and a very nice lunch room. Everybody there is incredibly nice and accepting.

Cons

While PlattForm is a wonderful place to start your career, there is very little room for advancement. There are very few positions that are worth staying at the company for, and they are taken by young enough people that they won't be going anywhere anytime soon. The pay at the company is terrible compared to other agencies in the industry, sometimes 25% less than can be received elsewhere. While going through an interview process currently with another company, it has been revealed to me that PlattForm is sort of the red-headed stepchild of the industry and is not well regarded by others in the advertising world. When given new responsibilities at PlattForm, very little training occurs and you are expected to perform with the success of someone who has been doing these duties for years when, in reality, that is near impossible without being given the tools to succeed. Also, even though socializing and taking breaks is encouraged in order to increase productivity, it is monitored closely as the organization does not trust their employees. That can be evidenced by an internet use monitor. It is difficult to work for a company in which no trust is involved. Another issue with the company is that when changes are abreast, the employees are very rarely clued into these while rumors circulate to determine what exactly is going to happen next. This causes dissent among the masses and makes for a very difficult work environment.

Explore other reviews about Keypath Education

5.0
27 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fully remote, flexible schedule, amazing culture, actually feel like I have work/life balance for the first time in my 15+ year career.

Cons

Limited advancement opportunities available in current org structure.

avatar
Keypath Education Response
1mo
We take wellbeing very seriously and while remote can be difficult I am so glad we have maintained such a positive environment Steve
1.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong remote‑first culture, which I appreciated.

Cons

I was one week into the job when my manager informed me that my pre‑planned vacation would not be approved. This trip was booked and fully paid for a year in advance, and it was meant to celebrate several major milestones in my life: my graduation, my 30th birthday, and my anniversary. Canceling was not an option without losing several thousands of dollars. During this conversation, I was told that new hires are only allowed to take two days off at a time. This policy was never mentioned during the hiring process, and I could not find it anywhere in my new‑hire paperwork. For a company that emphasizes work‑life balance and well‑being, the lack of flexibility was surprising and disappointing. Instead of working with me on a reasonable solution, they chose to deny the request entirely. As a result, I resigned. It’s unfortunate that the company preferred to restart the hiring process rather than allow one pre‑planned vacation. I do not recommend accepting a job at this company if you have any upcoming travel or personal commitments.

2
avatar
Keypath Education Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry this situation was disappointing, particularly given how meaningful this trip was. PTO guidelines, including expectations for new hires, are reviewed during onboarding, and we encourage early discussion of any pre‑planned commitments. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best going forward
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All