Overwork and layoffs - Software Developer Vendasta Employee Review

2.0
May 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

• Collaborative and friendly North American teammates • Opportunities to address complex challenges • Positive experiences with project managers, though all have since left or been terminated • Strong team culture and environment prior to the pandemic in the previous office setting

Cons

• Excessive workload • Frequent shifts in priorities • Limited promotion opportunities despite strong qualifications • Reorganizations every 4-6 months to adopt new management trends, with minimal explanation for prior reorganization failures • Recurring layoffs despite assurances they would cease • Assignment of junior developers to critical, complex infrastructure projects, leading to predictable failures • Termination of Canadian employees, followed by hiring less skilled developers in India, increasing workload for remaining Canadian staff to correct errors • Suspected encouragement of new and India-based employees to post positive Glassdoor reviews to artificially boost ratings • Significant expenditure on acquisitions, often resulting in the failure of acquired companies

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Vendasta Response
1y
Spending over six years with a company is no small thing. It speaks to real commitment, building meaningful relationships, and a belief in the work being done. We're grateful that you were part of that journey and helped shape the Vendasta of today. It's clear from your review that you experienced both the highs and the challenges that come with working in a fast-moving tech company. We’ve always been a place where people tackle tough problems, adapt to change, and work together to build something bigger than themselves. That hasn’t changed! The tech industry has faced some serious shifts, and like many others, we've had to make difficult decisions to navigate them. This is never easy, but these changes were necessary to ensure we can continue supporting our partners and building a sustainable future. We hire in India and other parts of the world because we serve businesses globally. It's part of growing responsibly and staying competitive. That said, our commitment to local hiring is still strong. We currently have 15 open roles in Saskatoon, including several for software developers. Our mission to help local businesses succeed remains at the heart of everything we do. As for reviews, we expect and respect all feedback, whether it's glowing or tough to read. We don’t script it, and can't filter it! What matters most is that we keep listening, keep learning, and keep building a place where people want to do their best work. We appreciate the time you spent at Vendasta and the impact you made. Wishing you all the best for the future!

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5.0
May 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Vendasta has a ton of very smart and driven people, I feel inspired and motivated every day working with this team. The product is making great advancements, and it's exciting to market such an innovative solution with very loyal partners. I've learned a lot working here and have had an overall positive experience.

Cons

Benefits for US employees could be better compared to US-based companies. With multiple acquisitions, working for various products can get overwhelming / priorities shift a lot - must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

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Vendasta Response
1y
This is such a thoughtful review. Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re lucky to have a team full of smart, driven people! It's great to hear that the energy and collaboration are having such a strong impact. We agree that it's exciting to see where our platform is going especially as we develop and implement AI solutions! It's true acquisitions bring a lot of change and we work in a fast-paced environment. It's not for everyone but those who enjoy working here, thrive in it! We appreciate the feedback on US benefits. We’re actively reviewing how we support all team members globally and will continue working to raise the bar. Thanks for everything you’ve contributed over the past few years. We’re so glad you’re part of the journey!
2.0
Jul 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very kind colleagues, R&D team was full of talented and smart engineers.

Cons

Leadership is absolutely awful. Culture leaves much to be desired.

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Vendasta Response
1w
We agree that we have a highly talented and innovative team here, and we're incredibly excited about the things they are building! We're disappointed to hear that our culture wasn't what you had hoped for. We take great pride in our culture and work hard to ensure Vendasta is a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone to learn, grow, and thrive. As for our leadership, they are highly experienced and confidently steering us in the right direction. While we appreciate all feedback, it’s a bit tough to address such a broad critique without any context. If there were specific moments where you felt we missed the mark, our inbox is always open. Thanks for your feedback! Wishing you all the best for the future.
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