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David has become Goliath the bully

Software Architect
Former Employee
Worked at Salesforce for 2 years
October 12, 2017
1.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Salesforce has become a market leader in SaaS and CRM. They have considerable recognition and clout, with an impressive growth rate.

Cons

Salesforce is a marketing company that happens to make software. That applies to employees as well. They market great culture and perks, but have become the big bully they once rallied against.

Management in professional services violated both their own travel policies and technical best practices in an effort to upsell customers.

Stress and drinking encouraged by the team drove me to a nervous breakdown and medical leave. During this leave, management continued to berate me for not checking company email against medical advice.

I left to work for a consulting partner with a 30% pay increase, so even their money wasn't actually worth their poor treatment.

Advice to Management

Stop hiring Silicon Valley politicians into bloated middle management.

Reward those who truly understand your platform, users, and community.

Provide greater internal mobility and ethics standards.

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