I was laid off with 6 months-old baby after more than 5 years at the Co - Sales Team Lead Semrush Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you don't need a freedom to express and defend your views, you might stay long and enjoy nice perks, regardless of your actual job performance.

Cons

The key to remaining employed within the company is aligning with the CEO and his favourites. Performance and results hold little significance if you do not conform to their views. Witnessed numerous instances of abrupt dismissals due to individuals expressing differing opinions rather than being agreeable. Sudden termination of entire marketing teams and management across various levels without providing information on the new point of contact - this pattern is considered standard. Upon becoming an unsuitable employee, my computer access was unexpectedly blocked, leaving my sales team unaware, with no new point of contact and forcing them to resort to social media for contact. This confusion persisted for a month until legal intervention secured compensation. The stress was immense, especially while balancing breastfeeding responsibilities, despite five years of dedicated service, i faced demands to be physically present in the office for eight hours while the team worked remotely... When I opted for maternity leave, they asked for documents to be brought to the office. Upon my arrival, my access pass was blocked, necessitating police involvement to resolve the issue.

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Semrush Response
2y
Dear Sender, we appreciate your time spent on sharing this detailed perception, however, memories of the situation may vary. Labor law and ethical principles is what we pay most attention to in disputable situations, and the case you described was not an exception. On top of this, we always stay true to our internal values and keep a close eye on actions that potentially breach them. Yours, the Semrush Team

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Cons

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Semrush Response
2d
Dear Sender, Thank you for highlighting what is truly the company's greatest asset—its people. We completely agree that our employees are our most valuable strength. As for the company's long-term direction, it remains firmly in place, and without it, we would not be where we are today. We’re sorry to hear that your expectations were different. That said, we're grateful for the impact you made during your time with us and for your contributions to the company. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Yours, the Semrush Team
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