During my time at the company, I experienced a workplace culture that was deeply impacted by nepotism and poor management. Many roles across departments were filled by family members or close friends of upper management, regardless of experience or qualifications. This created an environment where advancement seemed tied more to relationships than performance.
The SDR manager fostered a toxic atmosphere while claiming to promote team culture. Gossip, favoritism, and back-channel conversations with team members were common, which eroded trust and morale. Despite this, our SDR team itself was an amazing group—collaborative, supportive, and resilient. I truly wish them all success.
The VP of Sales was extremely data-obsessed to the point of micromanagement. If something couldn’t be proven through analytics, it was disregarded completely—even if it involved human factors like burnout, team dynamics, or development opportunities. This narrow mindset made the team feel more like numbers on a dashboard than people.
What was especially concerning was the lack of accountability. There were employees who acted entirely unprofessionally—causing scenes in the office, loudly discussing inappropriate personal matters, and even yelling across the floor. Despite repeated incidents, they were not disciplined or let go, sending the message that behavior didn’t matter if you were favored by the right people.
PTO was discouraged and treated more like a liability than a benefit. Employees were often guilt-tripped for taking time off, and in one instance, a colleague was even questioned about whether taking their child to a doctor’s appointment was “really worth it.”
The company promotes the idea of growth, but in practice, it’s driven by internal politics. Promises are made but rarely followed through, and genuine opportunities are often handed to friends or family of leadership.
Overall, it’s a disheartening place to work unless you’re part of the inner circle. Leadership would benefit from prioritizing professionalism, fairness, and respect for employee well-being—before more good people decide to
