What once was amazing, is no longer so - Anonymous employee Absorb Software Employee Review

2.0
Dec 10, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Amazing team members - Work from home - Former CEO was humble, personable, and all-round an amazing dude - Original executives and directors are welcoming, kind, and easy to work with - Snacks were ok, if you could get your hands on them - New office is beautiful

Cons

- Micro-managing directors - Disengaged department executive - Nonexistent role-specific onboarding process; funny since Absorb is in the - LMS/L&D space..... - Corporate culture is laughable - Pay is atrocious - don't even bother asking for a raise Absorb was once a place that was a welcoming, inclusive, fun, "feel good" culture, and had exponential opportunities for growth and development. I took on a new role within Absorb knowing that I was being paid less than industry standards, but the promises made of a raise and growth , as well as the company culture gave me enough reasons to accept the offer. Extremely high turnover with department manager role - and not because of growth. People come in and fill this role annually, and try to copy/paste their previous employers processes and culture at Absorb. There was no room for negotiation or other perspectives. Direction from manager was always unclear, expectations were unmanageable, everything was an urgent top priority, work becomes your life. Working 60+ hour work weeks still didn't allow enough time to stay on top of work. Setting boundaries by saying "no" or negotiating timelines was not an option. Asking questions for clarification purposes was seen as incompetence and weakness. Unless you're in Sales, you will never see the benefits of your hard work.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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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
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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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