Work HOURS Scam - only Paid 1 for every 3 Hours of work - Reviewer Lionbridge Employee Review

1.0
8 Jul 2010
Recommend
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Pros

LIONBRIDGE: Work at home - but Not worth it ! - - Very Few Hours - most days wasting time to login to find no work.

Cons

LIONBRIDGE: Horrible Co to work for. You spend more HOURS doing Practice Tests and Logging on and Waiting for Work Online and Recording Results and TimeLogs (NONE of this You get Paid for) - than You are Actually PAID for. -Say Paid for 1-Hour for Every 3-Hours that You spend. - They popped a 1 week of Practice Testing about every 2 months. You are Told NOT to do ANY WORK - and YOU get NO PAY for the Week that You insist that You Waste on these Tests ! They claim 30-Hours per Week, but You are Lucky to get 30-HOURS Per Month. You need to Login Every Morning and Evening -to Check for Work (say 1/2 Hour per Login and hourly checking - morning plus evening). Maybe 4 Halfdays of Work for first week of the Month, then maybe 1 or 2 Halfdays of work following weeks. At 2-4 Hours per Halfday. Plus additional 1 Hour per day to Log Your times (also consider that the server often does not work -you may need to spend 2 hours logging-again-andagain or email). - Calculate: which yields about 20-30 Hours PAY, per 40-60 hours of actual work time, per Month.

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Supportive Leadership: The management team is approachable and genuinely invested in employee success, providing guidance and mentorship to help you reach your full potential. Career Development: There are numerous opportunities for professional growth, including training programs, workshops, and access to industry conferences, ensuring you continually advance your skills. If your current position is not working out for you there may be opportunities to join a different team and expand your skill set. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options and remote work opportunities allow for a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. Recognition and Rewards: Employees are regularly acknowledged for their hard work and achievements, both through formal recognition programs and informal appreciation. Even if it is just a call out on a team meeting, it shows your hard work is not going unnoticed.

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Rapid Changes: The company's dynamic nature means frequent shifts in priorities or objectives, which may be challenging for those who prefer stability. Resource Constraints: Occasionally, there might be limited resources which can impact the ability to execute projects efficiently. Communication Gaps: In a large organization, there can be occasional breakdowns in communication between departments, leading to misunderstandings or delays. Onboarding Process: The initial onboarding process might benefit from more structure or support to help new employees acclimate quickly.

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Lionbridge Response
2mo
We’re grateful for your feedback and proud to hear that you felt supported by your team and leaders. Building positive relationships is central to how we operate, and we’re thrilled this came through in your experience. Also so glad to hear that you’ve found opportunities to learn and grow during your time with us. We appreacite all your insights, your experience will help us shape future improvements. Thank you for being part of the Lionbridge team!
5.0
10 Mar 2026
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Pros

It has been very cool seeing the company evolve with the new AI and LLM Technologies. Going from a complex language services company to an AI-first complete content and AI Data Services company has opened many new doors. Lionbridge also focuses on promoting internal candidates first, giving us all the chance to strive for openings internally to grow our careers. I've been promoted multiple times in my 5+ years. We're surrounded by very intelligent and good people, and it's interesting solving new-world problems together as a global team. We're constantly working with team members and customers from all over the world, and get the chance to learn about the various personal and business cultures of so many.

Cons

No real Cons. It's not an easy industry to be in these days with things changing at this rapid a pace, but we keep up well. Never a dull moment, and never a new challenge around each corner, but a great team to always work it out with.

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Lionbridge Response
3mo
We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our leadership, team environment, growth opportunities and business innovation. Creating a supportive, collaborative culture is central to who we are. Thank you for being part of the Lionbridge team!
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