The ideal student summer job - Team Leader Wesser Employee Review

5.0
Aug 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working for Wesser meant I could effectively abolish my student overdraft, as well as get enough experience on my CV for years to come. The people you meet are top notch: I was leading a team in Hull, working with people from as far as Germany, China and all parts of the UK. The lessons it teaches you in regards to dealing with people, whether on the doors or in a 24/7 team environment, are second to none. The incentives are great, with regular company seminars offering professional development and fun leisure activities all the way. Pay-wise, it rewards the best the greatest by far, with its top performers earning more than double your average new starter. For that reason, be prepared to throw the kitchen sink at this job with as much time and energy as possible!

Cons

The work/life balance can be practically non-existent. Whilst there's no real way of mitigating this, especially as it's a live-in job with unsociable working hours, you need to be prepared for it. Be sure to get on with your team, bring distractions if necessary, and top up with lots of mobile data in case the team house you're sent to doesn't have WiFi! More generally, prepare yourself to be far removed from home. The geography of being in a team house in another region, combined with the unsociable working hours, will make it difficult to maintain relationships and see family and friends. Before you go, make sure they all understand the kind of work environment you'll be committing yourself to. You do, unfortunately, meet some unsavoury characters on the doors. If you're thick-skinned enough, this should be fine and easy to laugh off. If you're not, then use this as a character-building opportunity. None of the occasional abuse is personal, and says far more about them than it ever will about you.

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1.0
May 17, 2026
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Pros

Nothing positive to say however this may change

Cons

I worked for the company as a student and was placed in company-arranged accommodation in Slough. The arrangement was described as free accommodation with earnings, but I experienced unexpected costs and a lack of clarity around pay. During my time there, I felt the working environment was highly stressful and unsupportive. After a short period without successful sign-ups, I was dismissed and asked to leave the accommodation with very short notice. Overall, my experience did not match what was initially communicated to me, and I would advise others to seek full clarity on terms before joining.

3.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Getting to talk to numerous people on a daily basis

Cons

A lot of walking around neighbourhoods you’re not familiar with to fundraise

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