Toxic environment - Former Employee (Not Disgruntled - Just Disappointed) SamCart Employee Review

1.0
Oct 23, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interview process was difficult, but I really wanted the job because I was passionate and believed in the growth of the company. Got the job and was very excited to learn from all of the smart people there, although I also had at least 8 years of experience in my field. I was promised growth trajectory into a senior role as that was what I applied for initially and wasn’t hired initially for, and an also a voice at a fast paced growing start up company. It seemed all would be well. People were nice at first, I made some amazing friends. There were very fun events and the pay was decent for tech in Austin.

Cons

Extremely toxic environment, I should have seen it coming.. Expectations from management were basically to shut up or you’re out. No opinions allowed here. People started getting fired in waves for no reason, or because the founders didn’t like being told ‘no’ or having anyone disagree with them. Even if it was a great idea, and better for the business. I saw so many friends get fired this way over the course of only 1 year. Many people put in PIPs until they were either fired or so demoralized they got new jobs and left. Such a horrible way to treat your employees. And why?

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SamCart Response
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We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we're truly sorry that you felt this way during your time here. We never want anyone to feel that their opinions are not valued or that they’re being treated unfairly. The issues you’ve raised about communication, leadership, and how performance is managed are serious concerns, and we are committed to reflecting on them and making changes where necessary. We want to foster an environment where feedback is welcomed, and employees feel supported. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our culture and ensure that every employee feels heard and respected.

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