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FYI: If you've been put in a loan by Pathrise and they lied to you about canceling it or helping you and they then told you they're closing down, don't give up! File a thorough complaint with the CFPB!! Take Pathrise, Edly and whoever Edly sold your loan to and put them all in the complaint. Review: Please, please don’t fall for the lies this company tells you. ALL of these 'good' reviews are fake, I promise you, do NOT fall for them. Listen to the people who are telling you the truth about how they got scammed!!!If you’re reading this because you’re worried about your career and hoping Pathrise might help, stop right here. Everything they advertise is a trap. I’m writing this to save you from going through what I did.Pathrise claims to be a program that mentors you into landing a tech job, and that you’ll only pay a small percentage of your salary once you’re hired. Sounds harmless until you realize what’s really going on.The moment you join, they pressure you into taking a loan through a company called Edly. They tell you this loan will help fund your participation, and that if you leave early, they’ll “cancel it for you.” That’s the exact wording they used with me. Over and over, I was told, “Don’t worry about it, we’ll handle it, it’s all taken care of.”That was over a year ago.Every month, I followed up. Every time, I was reassured the cancellation was “in progress.” Then, out of nowhere, after twelve months of false promises, I received this email from them:“Pathrise has been foreclosed on by our lenders and has had to begin winding down operations... Pathrise does not have the authority to unilaterally cancel a third-party IBR Note... Any further steps a fellow wishes to take will need to be initiated by the fellow between themselves and Edly.”In other words: “We lied to you for a year, now it’s your problem.”So now I’m stuck with a $20,000 loan that I never wanted, for a program that gave me nothing of value, just recycled advice you can find for free on YouTube and fake “career mentors” who vanish the moment you ask hard questions.Remember, their own website claims that within the first two weeks, the "free trial" you can cancel your income share at any point in time with no 'strings attached'. Isn't it crazy how blatantly these people will lie? This is exactly what I did. Guess what? Here we are one year later.They had one job: to be honest. Instead, they built their entire business model on exploiting people who are just trying to get their lives together. They prey on fear, they fabricate reviews here on TrustPilot, and when they collapse, they leave their victims buried in debt.If you see their name, run the other way.Don’t believe their polished website or their fake replies to negative reviews. They’re all the same script.I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone. Please do NOT trust Pathrise or their founders Kevin Wu and Derrick Mar. They're twisted liars who are doing everything they can to profit off of the fears of people who don't know any better. Run from any of their initiatives. Pathrise might close down soon but I bet they'll open up something else to try and get a new scam running. Oh Also, they're too ashamed to even link TrustPilot reviews to their website so they make random testimonials that make them look good. Go look at their website and see if any of the REAL reviews pop up. TL DR; They made me take out a loan, they took that money and used it for their business, they then told me they'll 'cancel' the loan for a year, then they said 'sorry we can't do anything, we lied', now my loan got sold from Edly to another loan provider and I have to figure out how to get it off my record since I never used the loan but i'm sure pathrise had a good payday with it.
I feel bad because I originally gave Pathrise a 5-star review, as I truly believe their service is beneficial. However, the onboarding process lacked transparency. I expected to pay 14% of my salary for one year, but I later discovered that my agreement extends to 36 months, and I still have 28 months remaining—something that was not clearly explained upfront.A quick Google search on Pathrise still states, "The exact percentage you pay will be determined based on your individual circumstances during the application process, usually ranging from 7-14% of your first year's salary." with no mention of a 36-month commitment. I take responsibility for not reviewing the contract more closely, but this should have been made clear from the start. I also noticed that the onboarding manager I worked with is no longer there, which raises additional concerns. It’s disappointing to feel misled, and I hope Pathrise improves transparency for future applicants.
I enrolled in Pathrise with high hopes of receiving valuable mentorship and job search support that would help me land a meaningful job. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what was promised.Misleading Promises:The program advertised personalized mentorship from industry professionals, along with a network of referrals and exclusive job opportunities. However, I found that the mentorship was minimal at best. Most of the program’s content consisted of generic materials that were easily accessible elsewhere (including on YouTube), and the "support" phase left me to apply for jobs on my own with very little guidance or follow-up.Financial Burden:Despite not receiving any tangible support in securing a job, I am now saddled with an overwhelming financial obligation of $17,312.63 due to the program’s income share agreement. This feels extremely unfair, especially considering that I ultimately found a job on my own, without any help from Pathrise.Final Thoughts:In retrospect, Pathrise did not deliver the value it promised, and I regret enrolling. The experience left me feeling misled, frustrated, and financially burdened. I strongly caution others considering this program to carefully evaluate whether it will truly help you meet your career goals, especially if you are facing financial difficulties. They will blame everything on the job market and do very little to actually assist you in getting work. They offer no professional network or job offerings so this program feels beyond pointless. I hope this review helps others avoid the same disappointment I faced!
Use the free trial if you want, but do not pay anything. Please find independent support if you're concerned about your resume or interviews.🚩 When I started with Pathrise, I had temporary contractor income for which Pathrise wanted to take credit. 🚩 No interviews were ever scheduled by their team that was supposedly applying on my behalf. 🚩 I got a job that I applied for before starting anything with Pathrise. BUT they still take credit. Support through them or the loan company you must use is painful. Support if you lose your job within a year isn't there. I'm stuck now without a job, paying $19,000 for nothing.Please don't end up like me. Even if your experience is better than mine, it won't be worth years of payments.
Stay clear. It's not worth 7-14% of your salary. There are other programs that are up front with cost and dont cost nearly as much. Canceling the program early isn't clear cut and easy either which is really sad. I'm trying to cancel my program due to personal reasons and I'm finding it hard because I mentioned to a mentor before canceling that I had interview/offer (which I ended up not getting in the end anyways) for a job I applied to way before I started using pathrise and they added it to my account with them without my knowledge as if they had a part to play in me getting the interview. Now I'm being told I should have told the manager and they provided documents justifying the action. Totally predatory behavior and I just want to pay my cancellation fee and be done with it. You would think canceling something would be easy but with pathrise it is not. Please stay clear of this program and company there are better alternative options that don't act in this way and are way more understanding/easy to work with.
The Pathrise Program has been an extremely beneficial experience for me. While I’m still actively searching in the job market, I’ve had a great experience with the team. The trial phase was smooth, and once onboarded, I had immediate access to all available resources. Any concerns I had were addressed promptly. Right away, I had a job search plan and strategy tailored to my needs, showcasing the team's dedication and hard work.One of the standout features of Pathrise is the access to a network of industry professionals who are more than willing to meet and answer any questions. My career mentor, Niema Mjidimehr, has been phenomenal in every aspect. From setting up appointments to providing insights into in-demand sectors and sharing tips for job searches and websites, Niema has been incredibly supportive. We worked together through multiple iterations to refine my resume and LinkedIn profile, and now they are in the best state they’ve ever been.I am much more confident navigating the job market now, and the system works—I’ve seen a noticeable increase in the number of interview invitations I receive. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level or are having difficulties navigating the current job market, I would highly recommend Pathrise!
I would join Pathrise again! I am deeply grateful that their service exists. When I unexpectedly entered the job market after being laid off, I felt overwhelmed. My goal was to end up at a great company, and I feel the Pathrise team and the setup of the program helped me get there.I chose the pro plan. What I loved about it was the easy access to all types of mentors: mindset coaches, industry mentors, recruiters. I met with them all to refine how I presented myself in job interviews. Their job application specialists brought me back a top-notch resume that reflected well how I wanted to present myself, my skills, and my background. After having paid $300 to a resume site previously and being underwhelmed, the resume Pathrise brought me back was clearly superior—I was impressed because it captured me so well! I also had the benefit of having specialists source additional applications for me. I reached a point where I was putting in 25-30 applications weekly and getting an average of 2 interviews per week just from the applications Pathrise sourced for me. Eventually, I had multiple interviews daily (please note, I was committed full-time to my job search).There are many more features that helped me quickly get up to speed with the best tips to secure a strong position in the job market. My Career Manager also stayed on top of my progress with regular check-ins and guidance.I recommend Pathrise to anyone serious about putting in the work to level up. If you have a vision for your future, Pathrise has the resources and environment to help you achieve it.Results: I landed a great role (competitive compensation, remote work, growth opportunities, great leadership) within about 2 months of being in the program (and within 1 month of heavily applying and interviewing).Thanks, Pathrise!
Pathrise provides the tools and resources you need to land your dream job. If you put in the work and listen to their guidance, it will pay off. Within 3 months I landed my dream job. Pathrise helped with my resume, interview prep and the negotiation process. Highly recommend!
Pathrise has been more than just a career program for me. It's been a journey of self-discovery and growth. Through the program, I've not only learned about different roles but also honed my communication skills, negotiation tactics, and how to present myself effectively in interviews.What really stood out to me was the chance to connect with leaders in the tech industry. Talking to them gave me a whole new perspective on the business side of things, making me realize that a job is more than just ticking off technical boxes—it's about understanding the bigger picture and how I fit into it.The coding classes were also a game-changer. They didn't just teach me how to code; they helped me think more logically and write code that's not just accurate but efficient too.Overall, my time with Pathrise has been eye-opening and empowering. I feel more confident and ready to take on the tech world. Thanks for everything!
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