AVOID - Poor Management and Poor Pay - Customer Support Semrush Employee Review

1.0
Oct 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You work with great people and the unlimited PTO is a nice perk with WFH options.

Cons

Poor management, low pay, and a terrible work-life balance define the experience here. Expect constant harassment from both users and coworkers, driven by absurd and counterproductive policies. Middle management is overcrowded with people who are rude, dismissive, and seem more interested in justifying their positions than supporting the team. Getting anything done requires navigating unnecessary bureaucracy, and once delays inevitably occur, the same managers are quick to penalize you for falling behind. The onboarding process is practically useless—disorganized and lacking in real-world relevance—leaving you to figure things out on your own. Worse, you'll end up training new hires yourself, while still trying to manage your own workload. Performance is judged not only individually but as a team, so if one person slips, everyone gets dragged down and punished for it.

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Semrush Response
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Dear Colleague, We’re sorry to hear that your experience working with us hasn’t met your expectations and that you’re not satisfied with the people or processes. That’s okay, but if you’re still with us, please let us help. You can reach out to your HR, and together we’ll do our best to make your work experience more positive and effective. Regarding the harassment mention—if this is the case, please let us know through the official channels so that our colleagues can investigate the situation and provide support as soon as possible. Thank you for your feedback! Yours, the Semrush Team

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