Breaking the Silence - CSM/AM Lightspeed Employee Review

1.0
Aug 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The MD for APAC region

Cons

Working here feels reminiscent of a sweatshop environment, with prolonged working hours and an unrelenting workload. The company's focus leans heavily toward profit, aligning with the American model, often leading to the premature launch of products like Lightspeed payments, which customers are then expected to pay for despite the lacks of important features. Those who bear the brunt of customers frustration are the frontline support, AMs & CSMs (teams that experience the highest churn, which noone seems to notice). The managers often lack clear answers about processes and product features, adding to the frustration. You'll find yourself handling the workload meant for two people while receiving compensation below the market average. Let's not even start on the favoritism issue. There are no concrete structures in place for promotions or raises, only on paper. If you're in favor with the management, rules don't seem to apply to you and you will get raises & promotions in no time. Meanwhile, those who aren't favored, would be skipped over despite their performance. This company is a joke, consider joining only if you are starting out in your career & want to gain some experience, and if you have no other choice. Otherwise, there are far better workplaces in NZ & Australia.

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Lightspeed Response
2y
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review and for your contributions to Lightspeed while you were with us. What you have described is not at all the experience we want for our employees and we've launched a specific program for Account Managers and Sales in general providing a structure for promotions, raises and career progression. We have a confidential email: people@lightspeedhq.com where any—current or former—employee can give us specific feedback so we can address anything like favouritism. We hope to hear from you there if you are open to it and wish you all the best.

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Lightspeed Response
5mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It’s good to hear that you valued the unlimited PTO however, we’re concerned by the other feedback you’ve shared. We take this feedback seriously and use it to inform ongoing improvements. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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