Sociopaths and Toxicity - Recensione dipendente - Senior Software Engineer presso 3E

Remote, collaborative environment, executive leadership

The company is in high growth stage

Manager was genuine and cared

I wasn’t planning to leave a review, but after reflecting on my experience, I think it’s worth sharing. The highlight of my time here? A pair of Beats earbuds through the insurance plan—which, in hindsight, says more than it should. This is a private equity–backed company, and you feel that in the day-to-day. There’s frequent change, shifting priorities, and a noticeable gap between leadership messaging and what actually happens on the ground. It can feel like direction is constantly evolving, without much clarity behind it. In my case, I outperformed multiple peers I started with in revenue. Despite that, I was placed on a PIP without prior indication that my performance was an issue. The reasoning wasn’t clearly communicated, and the expectations outlined weren’t consistently being met across the broader team. With a 30-day timeline, it didn’t feel like a realistic or supportive path to improvement. Instead, the process felt more procedural than developmental. The broader work environment adds to that feeling. The sales tools are dated, KPIs shift frequently, and the level of oversight can come across as micromanagement rather than support. It creates an atmosphere where it’s difficult to build momentum or feel secure in what’s expected. To be clear, this is not a reflection of the sales team or most direct managers—I worked with some genuinely solid people. This feedback is directed at the overall structure and leadership approach. Am I disappointed? At times, yes. But more than anything, I’m glad to have moved on. Would I recommend this company? For most people, I’d suggest taking a very close look at the environment and expectations before joining. If you have a true enemy… maybe send them the job posting. If it’s just someone who mildly annoys you, they probably don’t deserve that. At the end of the day, just understand what often comes with this type of setup—you may not always feel like more than a number