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It’s honestly a joke — predictable, but still a total joke. During one of the meetings, while trying to reassure instructors, she said that she was “in the same boat,” implying that her own job was also at risk if the switch from the marketplace to the subscription model didn’t work out.

Well, it clearly didn’t — at least not for instructors. Many lost a significant portion of their revenue, while Udemy maintained theirs. And once she got a better offer, she simply left. I’m sure she’ll present her time at Udemy as a big success, while in reality, it was quite the opposite.

It’s the same story as Greg Brown, who kept insisting that instructors were the most important part of the platform and that their revenue wouldn’t decline — yet under his “leadership,” it dropped far beyond the mandatory percentage cuts.

I’m honestly glad I decided to step away from Udemy and return to the industry full time when all of this started — it was the right call. At this point, it’s simply a waste of an instructor’s time. The worst part, though, is the constant lying — Udemy keeps saying instructors matter, but their actions tell a completely different story.

@GenefaMurph976 - we are truly going to miss you! World is a small place though. We will definitely stay connected and hopefully cross paths in future 😊🤞 Wish you all the best!

Thank you, Genefa, for all the incredible work you’ve done over the years. You’ve been a true breath of fresh air for Udemy and the entire instructor community.

You’ve championed instructors in such a genuine way, and it’s clear how much you’ve believed in our mission to change lives through learning.

While I will miss your presence at Udemy, I am also excited for whatever comes next for you.

Wishing you all the best on your next adventure, and thank you again for everything!

@GenefaMurph976 I wish you all the best always in whatever you do. You are the best :)
Instructor community will definitely miss you.

oh @GenefaMurph976!!! I’m happy for you, but I have to admit… I’m also a sad to hear this!

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done at Udemy. It was truly a pleasure meeting you and getting the chance to work with you. You’re not only a great professional, but also incredibly kind, supportive, and fun to work with.

Whoever’s taking over has a tough act to follow, and wherever you’re headed next, they’re lucky to have you. Hope we can stay in touch, and wishing you nothing but the best in this next chapter!

You will be missed at Udemy

@GenefaMurph976 Thank you for all you've done for us, Udemy instructors, over the years. We truly appreciate you! You'll be missed. Cheers to your next adventures!

Sad news. I felt that @GenefaMurph976 was the only person who listened to the instructors and engaged regularly with us. She handled difficult conversations with grace.