Salesforce Work-Life Balance reviews

Priorities change fast here. Your first 3 months will be trying to make sense of it and feeling frustrated, until it eventually clicks that "the rules are made up and the points don't matter" (like Whose Line). Salesforce is approaching 40,000 employees but in many ways has retained that "start-uppy" feel of pivoting on a dime to build and release products sourced right from customer needs. It gives you whiplash early on, and everyone is constantly asked to do 200% of whatever they could possibly do (which is why the "80-20 rule" matters so much for work-life balance and mental health here). Eventually you learn to kind of shrug, say "Whee!", and go with it. Then it's fun! Learn to prioritize and advocate! Don't say "Yes" to everything, because the job will take everything from you it can if you let it, when we're going this fast. One of the coolest things about working here (a bug or a feature depending on you), is how openly the company wears its socially progressive stance on its sleeve. Philanthropy and pursuit of equality permeates the entire place's DNA, which infuses a sense of "purpose" into what could otherwise be cold or boring enterprise cloud software. Other recruiters have attempted to poach me multiple times and often told me how "impossible" it is to get people to leave Salesforce. The high compensation and sense of purpose is a huge part of why. Go to Dreamforce and see for yourself! Customers are RABID for this platform, they love it. It feels nice every time you randomly meet someone in the world that uses Salesforce, and they 100% always say -

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Ymmv

Executive Assistant (Former Employee) - New York, NY - September 14, 2023

Your experience largely depends on the team you support. Culture is going downhill, changes with activist investors have caused all unique aspects of Salesforce (wfh, work life balance, ohana) to go away in favor of a more Amazon-like approach.

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It’s all about the people

Senior Director (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - September 10, 2023

Good, smart, hardworking people who work at Salesforce. That was the most enjoyable and rewarding part of working at Salesforce. There’s a great deal of opportunities for advancement and lateral moves.

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Overall, I did like my job and team at Salesforce. I was somewhat challenged and enjoyed the work we did. I also received great benefits.

Director of Systems, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation (Former Employee) - Chicago, IL - September 6, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Benefits include time off, pay, and potential stock options.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Leadership and constant change. Leadership is not always very experienced and they are not transparent. The biggest issue, you never know if you will have a job or if your job, role, and or manager will change. There is always a reorg.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?I don't feel there is really a culture but the environment is hostile and all over the place. You never know who you can escalate to or if you can.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Up and down. Leadership does not provide much direction. But, if you are a driver, you will spend most of your time-fighting fires.

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Horrible and horrible never work there by looking at the money

Technical Support (Former Employee) - Hyde Roadside Park, MI - August 30, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?They kick you out without any warning in a day ruining your careerWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Night shift is the most stressful partWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?It's good, but don't get swayed by thayWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Horrible,, because I didn't have a day there,it was all night shift

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Good place to work

Mts (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - August 28, 2023

Has really good experience. You got to work with some talented and fun people. Can learn a lot if you are junior. Good work life balance and great insurance.

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great place to work

Senior Software Engineer (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - August 28, 2023

Salesforce is truly an amazing place to work, boasting a remarkable company culture that sets it apart. From day one, I was welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. The dedication to employee well-being, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose make Salesforce a standout employer. The company's commitment to making a positive impact on the world not only inspires its workforce but also fosters a sense of fulfillment that is truly unparalleled.

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Challenging and rewarding

Architect (Former Employee) - Remote - August 28, 2023

Solid company. Great benefits. Challenging work as an program architect. Do be aware that the organizational structure changes frequently which can be disruptive and stressful.

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Fun place, good culture

QA Analyst (Former Employee) - Bellevue, WA - August 25, 2023

I've worked as a contractor for a couple years. It's a really great company working with, the culture is great, managers are supportive, always have opportunity to grow.

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I hated every minute of my last 5 years there. Year one thru four was fun and busy but the place has changed and not in a good way

Director (Former Employee) - Dallas, TX - August 14, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?I got paid a bunch turned out it was too good to be trueWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?First line managers come across as friendly but they are the most feckless people on the planetWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Political from top to bottom. Better swallow ESG with a smile on your face.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Meeting where people to can skate from one meeting to the next without having to do anything and rewarded. Those that wanted to resolve and problem solve with get beat

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VP Data Security Architecture (Current Employee) - Seattle - August 13, 2023

1 hour, heavily past experience based- what is the most important thing in developing safe software- what is the biggest rock you have had to climb, who did you involved, how far across the organization did you have to go- Lots of discussion, questions and listening.positive experience

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love it

Account Executive (Current Employee) - San Francisco, CA - August 10, 2023

great company to grow at with great leadershippay is good with ways to earn beyond oteculture is the best ive ever worked at and have no desire to leave anytime soon

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Fun place

Account Executive/Sales (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - August 8, 2023

Working at Salesforce has been an inspiring journey, surrounded by innovation and a vibrant community that values growth and impact. The collaborative environment and focus on personal development make Salesforce a top-notch place to thrive in your career.

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Fun and great pay

Maintance Worker (Former Employee) - Hillsboro, OR - August 2, 2023

Honestly this job had a great pay and awesome benefits. I had to leave the job because i had to move to another state but i will love to work for this company forever

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Good culture, still needs to "grow up"

Account Executive (Current Employee) - Remote - August 1, 2023

Great people and good culture, but you can still tell the company started selling to mid-market (and smaller). Enterprise sales is different, but we're getting there.

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Soul destroying and recognizes toxic sociopaths

VP Sales (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - July 29, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Bad manager and very young I have 20 years more experience than him. All me in the leadership team. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Mind numbing boredom, if you are smart creative and entrepreneurial avoid at all costs. It’s monkey work as a VP sales.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Toxic, you are a number so buyer bewareWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Groundhog Day. Same day everyday.

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Great place

Senior Support Specialist (Former Employee) - Remote - July 26, 2023

"I feel more at home, more comfortable, more in control and more supported than I ever have before.""This employer genuinely cares for your growth, both professionally and personally."I have been here about a year now, and I have not heard any grumbling about management or the company or even the co-workers. I love it!"

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Great company to work for if you are aligned to the right group

Senior Manager (Current Employee) - Dallas, TX - July 22, 2023

- Like any other large organization, you need to be in the right group and leadership - Flexibility to explore other groups and competencies that you may be interested in- Company pivots as per market demand which actually brings more good than bad

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Good company

Technical Support (Former Employee) - Nyc - July 19, 2023

Overall a nice place. Lots of opportunity for advancement, good benefits, good training. Competitive environment can be stressful but training is excellent. Great product.

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Fun workplace

Integration Test Analyst (Current Employee) - Raleigh - July 12, 2023

Colleagues were fun. Stand ups were engaging and the work life balance was outstanding. Promotion policy could be better. I made few friends at this company so i have nothing really to whinge about.

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Health care can be better

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Good Company

Consultant (Former Employee) - Remote - July 2, 2023

The company has good reputation overall. People are very nice inside the company and it is all about contestant learning in Salesforce. Would recommend

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