Toxic work environment covered up by recent 'positive' reviews that were requested by company to cover toxicity - Manager Absorb Software Employee Review

1.0
Jul 2, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

- One of few tech cos. in town in Calgary - Some thoughtful, kind and collaborative colleagues

Cons

Toxic work culture (in our office) due to: - Preferential treatment - Those that question the status quo are diminished. Those that enforce a toxic culture are protected and thrive; Highly political environment for such a small org - Incompetent, insecure and frequently absent manager who actively promotes infighting across teams - Rotating door policy - people who leave or are let go are treated as traitors while the hard questions as to to why a particular leader(s) is/are causing so many qualified people to leave in such a short time frame are left unexplored - Thin HR function - This company sells training software, but little emphasis is placed here. Career development opportunities are highly variable across the org and are dependent on your manager

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve been working as an SDR at Absorb LMS for about three months now, and my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Coming into my first role in tech sales, I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially after hearing how challenging and sometimes discouraging others’ first experiences can be, but this has been the complete opposite. I’ve been able to ramp up much faster than I anticipated, and a huge part of that comes down to the support system here. The managers and my colleagues are incredibly approachable and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. It’s a very comfortable environment where asking for help or guidance is encouraged, not judged, and that’s allowed me to grow and improve at a much faster pace. In just a short time, I’ve already seen strong personal progress, and it’s equally motivating to see others on my team achieving success as well. That shared momentum creates a really energizing atmosphere where everyone is pushing to get better and celebrating each other’s wins along the way. One thing that really stands out is how much the company values performance and recognizes achievements. Wins, big or small, are acknowledged and celebrated in a way that keeps you motivated and striving to maintain that level of success. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction into tech sales. This role has not only been a great learning experience but also a very encouraging one. It’s given me confidence in my ability to grow within this field, and I’m excited to continue developing my skills and eventually work toward becoming an AE.

Cons

Currently don't have any cons.

4.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance for remote positions, and great collaboration between coworkers."

Cons

The company is great, but leadership needs improvement — specifically stronger leadership skills and better organization.

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