Actions do not align with their messaging - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Solsten

1,0
29 jun 2022
Anonieme werknemer
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Pluspunten

Admittedly the product is interesting and has potential if developed properly and comprehensively, with extensive research to back it up.

Minpunten

The founders seem to suffer from some sort of messianic complex. Acting as 'intellectual prophets' sent to change the world through your standard off-the-shelf brand of capitalism. There have been numerous instances where in company-wide meetings they explicitly stated that it was "a privilege to work for them" and implying that we should be honored to be under their tutelage. Or, experiencing an egotistical response when questioning of a few items, and that we must be too simpleminded to understand an improperly worded definition. They claim to be open to feedback, committed to helping and as presenting a culture of inclusivity. However, with zero open lines of communication, zero benchmarks for measuring success, zero feedback processes in place, and providing zero support or educational pathways to address their decisions, actions speak louder than words. They also seem to have a habit of changing the requirements for the role months after the employee has started and making split-second decisions that have gross impacts on the lives of the team members.

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At the time this review was written, this employee had already been exited from the company for reasons that cannot be disclosed here. Our goal as a company is to elevate the human experience. We’re a startup which means that we haven’t achieved our vision just yet (but we’re well on our way). From clinical trials to improving gaming experiences- we’re laser focused on making digital experiences healthier for people. As someone who was part of the meeting this former employee is referring to, one of our founders stated that they “felt privileged to be here” (meaning at Solsten and working with us). This was stated in a very clear manner that was clear to everyone else on the call as stated differently would have been out of character. Here at Solsten, we pride ourselves the team that makes up the company. We have an amazing team of passion-driven individuals with vast knowledge in their areas of discipline. It’s easy to be humbled by our colleagues and what they bring to the table. We encourage candidates to take a proactive approach to talk to anyone on the Solsten team, ask questions, including what the founders of Solsten are like and what it’s like to work here to formulate their own opinion.

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5,0
5 apr 2026
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Pluspunten

Competitive salary and benefits The product itself does a lot of the heavy lifting for me. I’ve learned how to position a product in a way that clients can easily understand. AI-driven insights make my job more engaging and effective. Managers encourage learning and growth.

Minpunten

The challenge of working with teams across different time zones

1,0
15 jun 2026
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Pluspunten

No positive things to say about this company.

Minpunten

This company once benefited from easy funding and perfect timing, but that advantage is gone now. Their product does not bring much real value, and it shows in the results. Instead of fixing the issues, the same mistakes keep coming back. As a result, teams get reshuffled or reduced, but nothing really improves. On top of that, long term employees are still underpaid compared to the effort they put in, which adds more frustration. Daily work is unstable, plans and priorities keep shifting. People try to adjust, but there is no steady direction to rely on. As teams get broken apart and rebuilt, the same problems still remain. That makes it harder to stay focused. Pressue is very high but you get zero support from the leaders. Morale continues to fall across the teams. There is also a strong focus on image instead of real improvement. The staff effort goes into how things look from the outside than how they actually work inside. We noticed the gap, and it gets talked about more often over time. As that gap grows, trust becomes harder to maintain. Actions do not match what is being said, which adds more doubt. Over time, it becomes harder to ignore that problems are being avoided instead of solved. That approach spreads uncertainty through the teams. I hated my time here.

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