Breaktime reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

39% positive business outlook

Breaktime has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Breaktime employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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19 reviews
1.0
Oct 29, 2025

Fast-paced work, toxic leadership obsessed with image

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Pros

The opportunity to build strong connections with talented, dedicated colleagues who truly care about the work. Offers a health and wellness stipend and hybrid schedule.

Cons

Poor and questionable leadership decisions are frequent and often made without input from those affected. Leadership values obedience over collaboration. Speaking up is treated as defiance; you’re expected to agree, not think. Feedback sessions often feel like interrogations rather than opportunities for improvement. Support is inconsistent, burnout is common, and high turnover reflects the toxic, stressful culture. Promotions favor loyalty over performance. BIPOC employees face barriers to advancement unless they are already part of leadership. The organization prioritizes image over mission. Constant emotional strain stems from poor management and a lack of trust. Leadership communication is often unclear, unhelpful, and rarely honest. If you value integrity, fair leadership, or professional growth, this place will drain you. The work itself can be meaningful, but leadership makes it difficult to stay.

1.0
Oct 9, 2025

Great people, broken leadership

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Pros

The young adults are wonderful, working with them is the most rewarding part of the job. My coworkers were some of the most compassionate, hard-working people I’ve ever met. The camaraderie among staff is strong because everyone is doing their best under difficult conditions.

Cons

The organization is high-stress and fast paced, with constant changes in priorities and initiatives that make it nearly impossible to do your job effectively. Burnout is common, and there’s very little genuine support from leadership. Transparency is nonexistent, and trust between staff and leadership has eroded. Despite “unlimited PTO,” taking time off is discouraged, and benefits are not as good as they appear. Budget choices are difficult to justify given the limited impact of the organization. There is a lot of drama and there have also been employment lawsuits, too many for a young org imo.

1.0
Jul 26, 2025
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Pros

Because of the high stress of working at Breaktime, you become very close to your coworkers and form great friendships! Working with the Associates is the best part of the job.

Cons

Leadership is anything but transparent and consistently make decisions that are not in the best interest of employees and the young adults we work with. They are very image focused rather than mission focused. They do everything they can to maintain a perfect image despite high turnover rate among staff, poor team morale, and lack of transparency. It’s a very new organization that still does not have many important processes in place. Benefits seem enticing but are ultimately misleading. Despite “unlimited” PTO, they discourage employees from taking time off and the health insurance has a very high detuctable, unfortunately.

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