Don't expect to get your bonus and prepare to be depressed in 6 months - Product Marketing Manager WD Employee Review

2.0
Sep 26, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employees are nice and bond with each other because they all know they in the same boat headed for the waterfall

Cons

No matter how good you or your department does, if WD doesn't blow out revenue # - you won't get a bonus. Layoffs every quarter. Especially March & September. They don't just get rid of deadwood, they let go of good people too. Mind boggling. History of acquiring dumb companies on the "cheap" from the bargain bin of the industry. I can't think of any that made a profit. They are a mashup of multiple different companies which kept their own different systems so no consistent procedures or policies.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company has a good culture, with hard-working and smart employees.

Cons

The salary may be relatively low, with limited room for growth.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- The company itself is doing well financially, allowing departments to take on bigger projects - Great work-life balance culture and unlimited PTO that actually allows for generate usage - Casual culture that encourages collaboration - Non-salary benefits are strong, with even lower-level employees benefiting from the stock purchase plan

Cons

- Despite its strong position, the company does trim headcount for the sake of efficiency - Work ethic seems complacent, but is offset by company's strong financial standing - Management can be cut-throat, but strong performers usually do well - Salaries are below market rate

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