Where talented people go to leave - Anonymous employee OpenSesame Employee Review

1.0
6 Sept 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Absolutely amazingly talented and fun coworkers -Middle management is encouraging and supportive of personal growth -Free lunch on Fridays

Cons

-Founders unapproachable and unaware of privilege -Beneifts are lacking for a tech company. High deductibles and copays, no parental leave besides short term disability (which employees had to practically beg for). -Very stingy company. -Talented people leaving/getting poached by other companies -Leadership claims “turnover is normal” however, 17 out of 80 people left so far in 2018. All extremely talented individuals who left for higher paying jobs and better benefits . -No HR and CEO referred to HR as “baby sitters” and states “we don’t need baby sitters.” -CEO also stated that it is not his responsibility to make sure all of his employees could afford a one bedroom apartment. -Middle management doesn’t get promoted like they should. -they do promote some people within but as a way to pay people less -Their 2nd floor mezzanine is not accessible to those with different abilities. Founders have no intention of correcting this unless they hire someone with disabilities or someone can’t walk up the stairs.

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8 May 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
28 Oct 2025
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Pros

OpenSesame is a great place to work if you value collaboration, growth, and purpose. The culture is genuinely supportive- people care about each other’s success and well-being. Leadership invests in employee development, which makes it easy to keep learning and advancing. The company’s position in the market is strong, with a product that makes a real impact. It’s a fast-moving environment, but one where people look out for each other and take pride in doing meaningful work.

Cons

Like any growing company, things move quickly and priorities can shift, so you have to be adaptable.

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