Employed but then fired after 1 month whilst in training! - Customer Support Associate Wise Employee Review

1.0
Dec 16, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Provide breakfast and a basic gym in the Hungarian office.

Cons

I went though a hard interview process, and then I was offered the role, which I accepted. One month into my probation period I was fired. The reason being was that I failed some knowledge tests by 3-5%. Pretty lame reason to hire and then fire someone. Especially where the trainer Daniel Szel mentioned and clearly stated to us in training that the knowledge tests would not be taken into account. I felt betrayed by this company. The information that they throw at you is immense. I was leaving the training sessions, feeling completely overwhelmed and wondering what it all meant. It was all very confusing and felt stressed about the clear workload and demand they expect. They are also exploiting people in Budapest by offering really basic money to speak and communicate in English. It is not worth the stress in my humble opinion. I don’t think it would be a WISE move to join this company.

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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.
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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.

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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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