Needs a management shakeup - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso MongoDB

2,0
13 ago 2023
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Lots of nice people who take pride in teamwork and like to help others. Minimal political intrigue. Not a cutthroat environment. Main product is a database. Companies stick with the same tech stack for a long time (too long), MDB will be in business for a long time.

Svantaggi

Too many executives in the biggest job they've ever had and are in way over their heads trying to run an enterprise company. Over-promoted middle managers who don't know what they don't know and allergic to change. Homegrown systems and processes haven't scaled and many groups are behind on industry practices. Collaborative culture has big benefits but at the big price of micromanagenent, too many cooks in the kitchen, and hazy accountability.

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5,0
8 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

The early talent team does a fantastic job supporting interns and making the transition from college to full-time comfortable. Team's truly do care for you

Svantaggi

Felt like there was a lot changes happening at the executive level

1,0
6 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Employee stock purchase program is great.

Svantaggi

This was one of the most toxic sales cultures I’ve experienced. Management creates an environment where you never know where you stand, regardless of your performance. Expectations constantly shift, feedback is inconsistent, and trust is virtually nonexistent. QBRs are particularly unprofessional. Rather than serving as coaching sessions, they often feel like coordinated attempts to find fault. Managers openly collaborate beforehand and during QBRs (yes, we see you slacking each other) to identify issues and pressure reps, creating a culture of fear instead of development. Account ownership is also a major concern. Accounts and opportunities can be taken away without warning, even when a rep is performing well and has invested significant time building relationships. This makes it difficult to feel motivated or confident in your long-term success. The organization measures and critiques nearly every activity, resulting in extreme micromanagement. Reps are treated as if they cannot be trusted to do their jobs, and leadership seems far more focused on monitoring and criticism than enabling success. In my experience, the company tends to hire less experienced salespeople who may be more willing to accept this environment. Strong, seasoned reps who value autonomy, transparency, and professional respect are unlikely to thrive here. If you’re looking for a culture built on trust, coaching, and empowerment, this is probably not the place.

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