Could not recommend working here. - Development Coordinator Ocean Wise Employee Review

1.0
17 Oct 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You'll meet some great people, the best at what they do. Cool location, mission-based. You will learn how to figure everything out by yourself and how to be resilient cos nobody gonna be helping you.

Cons

You are not set up for success here at all which is shame as so many seriously intelligent people are employed. On the surface everyone tries to be lovely and offer recognition but when they decide they don't need you you'll be severed without notice. Senior leaders give the impression of listening without actually taking anything on board. Directors and managers will not step in to protect their team members. I've never worked at a more confused and tumultuous place in my life, such an absolute slog that will grind you down with little or nothing to show for it.

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Ocean Wise Response
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We’re sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. The support of all management and the team is crucial to ensure colleagues are happy and feel supported. We appreciate the time you took to leave your feedback, and we’ll ensure it gets passed on appropriately. We wish you the best in your future endeavours.

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3.0
17 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lovely team of staff doing important conservation work. Decent pay, flexible hours

Cons

Unclear expectations, poor communication when said unclear expectations are not met.

5.0
23 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work is interesting - we're working to save the ocean!! My coworkers are really nice and supportive. We are fully remote and so have flexibility during the day. As long as we get our work done and meet our goals, no one is micromanaging us.

Cons

As a not for profit, our salaries are lower than if we were to work in a for-profit company. But we get a lot of flexibility and other perks that make up for it.

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