Awful place to work - Inside Sales Representative SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
29 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some good people at the company, lunch twice a week, products are well regarded in the market

Cons

Where to start? Your job is constantly threatened if you aren't hitting daily and weekly numbers, the managers are taught used car sales tactics, and some of the directors are completely clueless. They have just been promoted because they were either favorites or have been with the company long enough. The VP's are a complete joke and add no value to the organization, especially in sales where they provide no help other than to ask people where specific sales are. The CEO is completely inappropriate, yelling across the floor, forcing people to work ridiculous hours on days like Christmas Eve, and sending out emails pushing his Christianity agenda with bible verses and quotes. Favorites are played across the floor, so in order to hit the quotas, you have to be a favorite and receive online quotes from your manager or your director. If you aren't one of their favorites, you will struggle. Rules are bent for numerous people- for example, one rep was allowed to go on the Club trip last year and named rookie of the quarter even though he didn't earn it and had less sales than other rookie reps. He was just friends with one of the VPs outside of work. Club trip is reserved for folks who hit 100% for a full fiscal year, and he hadn't hit a quota or been there for a year yet. If you are interviewing and you ask the recruiter about the company and the glassdoor reviews, he or she is going to lie to you as well. Also, most great reviews you read on here are either written by management or they asked a rep to write a great review on here.

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5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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