Good work-life balance - Intern Sweep (France) Employee Review

Mission that matters: The biggest draw for me has been working on something with real impact. Helping companies decarbonise and improve their sustainability performance makes the work meaningful, and it attracts colleagues who genuinely care about climate. Great people: My teammates are talented, collaborative, and passionate about what they do. There’s a strong sense of purpose, and you can learn a lot from the people around you. Opportunities to grow: The company has scaled quickly, so if you’re proactive there’s room to take on responsibility and influence processes. You won’t be bored. Flexibility – Hybrid working and trust to manage your own schedule have been positives. The company also aligns its internal culture with its B‑Corp and mission-driven values which is great! Founders with proven experience: The founders have built another successful company before, so this isn’t their first “rodeo”. That gives confidence in the vision and the ability to navigate growth challenges.

Pace and change: Sweep is a startup‑to‑scale‑up, which means things move fast, priorities evolve quickly, and agility is essential. If you thrive in high‑energy, fast‑changing environments, you’ll find this incredibly exciting and rewarding. If you prefer more predictability and stable structures, it might feel challenging – and that’s okay too.

- there are really good people who work here who are unfortunately extremely overworked and exploited

- No Career Growth: After three years in the same role, I was never given a promotion despite consistently positive feedback and taking on additional responsibilities. Instead, they hired an external person, which felt like a slap in the face. The reasons for the denial were never clear or convincing. - Toxic Culture: The work environment is incredibly stressful, with employees frequently burning out due to overwhelming workloads and poor management. High turnover is common, and morale is consistently low. - Massive Salary Disparities: There are significant salary differences between teams, and compensation doesn’t always reflect experience or performance. It felt like a two-tier system—some employees were paid well while others, especially in non-revenue-generating roles, were undervalued. - Lack of Support for Employees: Management is disconnected from the challenges employees face. There is little to no support when it comes to mental health, burnout prevention, or promoting work-life balance. - No Transparency: Internal communications about promotions, raises, and salary structures are vague and inconsistent. There’s no clear roadmap for career progression, and feedback is often generic rather than constructive.