Get Ready For Burnout - Anonymous employee Meltwater Employee Review

3.0
Mar 17, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Hybrid or completely WFH model - PTO is generous and managers are pretty relaxed with you taking it - Packages/benefits to make up for low compensation - Great first job or filler for a year or two - Type of work is not tedious, life threatening or the end of the world - Recent push for DEI in the workplace - The majority of clients are pleasant - Tech setup is supplied for you regardless of WFH or hybrid

Cons

- Compensation is NOT competitive unless you are in sales or customer success - Growth is slow to nonexistent - Since going public there is red tape everywhere - Little to no internal onboarding - Timezones are not honored so be prepared to mess up your sleep schedule - Workload to compensation ratio is unfair - No merit, inflation or yearly bonus structure. Might be different for specific teams, but no overall policy - Turnover of longtime employees is becoming more common - Clients are a wide range of teaching how to use a computer to rude geniuses - Hub offices are loud, like club level loud - Got stuck in an smaller office? No culture at all and they look like call centers.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Meltwater Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and appreciate your recommendation. Creating a supportive and enjoyable workplace for our team is very important to us, and it’s great to know that reflected in your experience. We wish you continued success in your career.
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The product is cool and if properly onboarded customers will get value from it. Coworkers are fairly social If you are new to sales would be a good place to learn the basics

Cons

Probably the cheapest company I have ever worked for. Benefits are below standard, they changed the commission plan every year I was there so that you would make less money, and you are expected to share hotel rooms when you travel. Look up Meltwater on Reddit or LinkedIn. They are known for very aggressive sales tactics which you will be forced to implement on your customers. A culture of micromanagement that comes from the top down. Virtually no avenue for promotion unless you are willing to move or get lucky and someone leaves.

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Meltwater Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your years at Meltwater. We're pleased to hear that you found value in our product, enjoyed working with your colleagues, and viewed the experience as a strong foundation for developing sales skills. We strive to create opportunities for learning and professional growth, particularly for those early in their careers. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding benefits, compensation structures, management practices, travel policies, and career progression opportunities. We recognize that employee experiences can vary, and feedback such as yours is important in helping us evaluate how we support our teams and foster a positive workplace environment. As a global organization, we continually review our programs, policies, and development opportunities to remain competitive and to meet the evolving needs of our employees. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and able to grow their careers. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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