Great place to work, although not for everybody. - Anonymous employee Wise Employee Review

5.0
16 Jan 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get to work with great people, everybody seems to be very focused on the company's mission and keeping it a great place to work! It might not be everybody as a lot of work you can do is based on your own initiative, definitely not the place for waiting to get a task assigned to you or to sit back and wait for something to happen. Lot's of opportunity to develop yourself continuously and are given the room to do so as well, within a fun environment that does cater your well being with healthy breakfast options, massage sessions by professionals, flexible working hours (It's great that I can start at 10 in the morning on any given day or even a bit later when I want to work during evening hours, or vice versa) an environment to tackle your workload to prevent you from burning out. International travel, not just money without borders but people and teams without borders as well!

Cons

Sometimes leadership could step up in areas that need more focus, you have a lot of autonomy and it means that you have to hold yourself accountable to the things that you would like to do, and with that many different options within the company its easy to loose yourself in different areas.

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Cons

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Wise Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3.0
25 Feb 2026
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Pros

Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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