The Most Toxic Workplace - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Anaplan Employee Review

1.0
Oct 16, 2023
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Pros

Honestly can’t think of much.

Cons

Ever since the acquisition by Thoma Bravo, everything has gone downhill. Management is so beyond negative and toxic and has no regard for employees and their mental health. You’re constantly being put down on group calls and called out. I’ve worked at many places, and this is hands down the worst culture I’ve ever been apart of. They’re also forcing employees to return to the office at least 2 days a week if they live within 50 miles, but have offered no benefits for this (no free parking, lunch, gas reimbursement, etc.) CEO believes remote work is not the answer, so instead thinks that forcing employees to the office is the answer. All I can say is do not work here if you care about your mental health and happiness.

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5.0
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Pros

- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

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2.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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