Good working environment but no career development - Java Developer WorkJam Employee Review

3.0
Apr 14, 2020
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Pros

The best thing about Workjam is their environment and people. Everyone is super relaxed and fun to work with and I had literally no trouble getting along with anyone I worked with. As a java developer, the tech stack is super good. The product is not super duper complicated, (which could be both good and bad, but I liked the fact that it's simpler) and also, the Product Owner I worked with was amazing so we, as developers, never had any trouble understanding what we are supposed to code. There are some very good senior devs and if you end up working with them, you will definitely learn a lot. The work-life balance is great. I never felt pressured to work overtime or weekends.

Cons

Compensation: The compensation could be better. The salary is just average but there are no benefits which makes it below average. The RRSP is a joke (it's $500 per year). There are no bonuses. They will tell you that your yearly salary raise will be based on performance but at the end, everyone gets the usual 3-4%. Career Development: When it comes to career development, there aren't much opportunities. It is a sales company, they want to sell fast and sell more, so the execs have no interest in the employees' goals and career development. You are expected to write code for the feature they want to sell fast, ship, and move on to the next thing the sales team brings to the table. Project deadlines: The project requirements and deadlines are set by the sales team BEFORE the devs even have a chance to look at the feature documentations. So the sales team promise the clients unicorns and rainbows without consulting the technical team if this feature is even possible to develop, let alone it being possible in the promised time frame.

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The employees (outside of leadership) are some of the most supportive, collaborative, and resilient people I’ve ever worked with. Unfortunately, much of that comes from being “trauma bonded” through the instability here.

Cons

Leadership is deeply inconsistent — the CEO regularly disparages competitors but then recruits from those same companies. Constant layoffs and financial instability; cash flow is a major issue. Terminations during medical treatment (including chemotherapy), with leadership excusing it as “in the works for a while.” Inappropriate behavior at company events, including executives openly using substances where illegal. European leaders frequently act unprofessionally but face no consequences due to personal ties with the CEO. Sales layoffs are handled haphazardly; those who remain are often disengaged. Product misrepresentation: company inflates pipeline numbers, misleads investors, and exaggerates customer list (e.g., Starbucks is not actually a client). Roadmaps and product development are regularly misrepresented to prospects. Leadership turnover is stalled — senior executives remain in roles long after it’s clear change is needed. HR repeatedly fails to address inappropriate conduct, including personal oversharing by managers and harassment from colleagues. Employees are promised promotions or new roles that never materialize; instead, staff are burned out and let go.

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WorkJam Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at WorkJam was so difficult, and we understand how disappointing that must have felt. We appreciate you highlighting the support you found among colleagues, and we’re taking the rest of your feedback seriously. We remain committed to improving how we care for and communicate with our teams. Thank you for your time with WorkJam, and we wish you the best moving forward. — The WorkJam Team
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