Not adapting local requirements - select your manager wisely - Sales Engineer Workday Employee Review

3.0
Jan 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Team Spirit with individual contributors - Benefits - Somehow Office in Munich - HR solution is great, the rest is irrelevant for DACH market, forget Finance - HR solution is stable, customers like it

Cons

- Number 1 KPI for PreSales: How many certifications will you do per quarter/year? - No feedback - Lot of none German line speaking 1st line managers who do not understand the market or the local business requirements - No career path - Certifications are more important as performance - No will to learn from outside - The Workday way is always right - Stay away from Finance - No strategy on business impact - Lot of Shark Tank and Forecast managers, Managers who loose multiple employees in a short time are still at Workday

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3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
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