Samsara

Perks that other Silicon Valley startups also provide, like good snacks, free food, commuting benefits, and decent health insurance.

Sanjit is an inspiring and innovative leader.

Too many cons:

• Company doesn't care about career growth for employees that work hard and go above and beyond.
• Teams like Sales Ops need better leaders; new leadership is MIA. They literally slow down cross-functional teams that work with them.
• People Team is even worse – they're so clueless and get defensive for every feedback they receive. People partners work against the employees and don't help with career development.
• Poor work-life balance.
• Low compensation.
• Terrible middle management.
• High attrition rate.
• Low employee morale.
• Existing employees are not valued, and the company thinks they can easily replace folks that leave.
• New managers that are hired are often shooting in the dark.

I left for a much better startup for a leadership position where my contributions are valued and mental health is prioritized. Samsara would have never realized my leadership potential, even if I had stayed there for 5 more years.

Change people team leadership if you want to retain your best employees.

Provide leadership opportunities and roles to ICs that exemplify leadership qualities.

This is common sense: Engaged and happy employees mean a better product and more customer obsession. Treat your employees the way you treat your customers.