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Can't even go have water. Feeling slavery now

Principal Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Palo Alto Networks for 9 years
August 14, 2025
Dallas, Texas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Free, unlimited snacks you can enjoy while you are in the lounge. You have almond milk, coconut milk, and full cream milk, with cereal and carbonated water.

Cons

Very cruel. They don't even treat you as human. Yes, you are right. One day I was not feeling well and the doctor suggested I have some frequent drink mix with water, like every 2 hours. So I ended up going for water/pantry frequently, and that is a concern for my manager that I am not working. He didn't approve my leave either.

No overtime for full-time employees, and there is support every other weekend on-call rotation. They lied to me in the interview.

Advice to Management

At least listen to your staff and try to understand. You may reject or approve the proposal, but first listen. Don't cut them off.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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