How badly...how DESPERATELY...do you need a job? - Anonymous employee SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
May 20, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Neat products Boatloads of starchy snacks and free lunches.

Cons

Do you want to be micro-managed to the NTH degree by the worst sales management team in all of history? By all means, go to work for SolarWinds. Do you want to be the hapless victim of blatant favoritism and pipeline manipulation? By all means, go to work for SolarWinds. Do you want to sell enterprise software like a used car salesman? Forced to lie to your customers in order to get the sale at all costs? By all means, go to work for SolarWinds. Do you want to hate your job with a missionary zeal? Leaving work every day wanting to slit your wrists? By all means, go to work for SolarWInds.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Stimulating work, great people, nice office space with good amenities, good work life balance and flexibility on in-office time, competitive compensation

Cons

siloed org which is very standard for this industry

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing office space in Charlotte with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. There are plenty of social events and networking opportunities that help employees stay engaged and build relationships across different business units. The recent IT reorganization has created a unique opportunity to participate in system and process design initiatives. While this level of change and transformation may not appeal to everyone, it offers valuable experience for those who enjoy shaping new processes and driving organizational improvements. I am optimistic about the direction of the organization and confident in the vision and leadership of the new IT management team.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can sometimes feel limited within a satellite office environment, and promotion paths are not always clearly defined. Employees seeking long-term growth may benefit from having proactive career development conversations with leadership. The recent IT reorganization has introduced a period of transition, resulting in some uncertainty and lower morale across parts of the organization. The department is currently in a rebuilding phase, and new employees should expect to contribute to the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Compensation appears to be somewhat below market rates for certain roles, which may be a consideration for candidates prioritizing salary growth.

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