Proofpoint reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(212 total reviews)
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Sumit Dhawan

59% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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1.0
Mar 5, 2020

Very Political and Cut Throat - Proceed With Caution

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Pros

The benefits, pay, and PTO were certainly good selling points when I was interviewed.

Cons

The company culture is extremely political and cut throat. Management will play favorites. Coworkers will be watching you and will report your actions to HR without so much as a word to you. Management will not investigate these claims properly, and will immediately fire up formal HR meetings without evidence. Pay increases are stingy. I've had far better compensation increases at other companies. They are extremely rigid with their pay increase/promotion schedule and will not budge regardless of performance. I've seen them fire people without warning. I know it is "at will employment" but some common decency is expected. Do not expect it at Proofpoint. If they do not like you, you're gone, regardless of work performance. Management style is archaic. I feel like I worked in a feudal system. You are expected to be quiet, work, and not ask too many questions. When a Senior Manager tells you: "Technical skills are not important," at a company that specializes in IT Security, you should be concerned. They want "yes men/women," they do not want technical people that ask questions in an effort to improve company practices.

2.0
Feb 27, 2020

Low Salary

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Pros

- REALLY Good EXPENSIVE Solution - Good Stepping Stone

Cons

- low salary - low commission - your quote raises really high when your salary goes only by 5000 - Sales/ Win rate depends on your territories - Hard to become named ME unless you are looking to move to different states

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