Pros
You will have plenty of people to commiserate with
Kontras
Sumo has lost its way, and the large number of recent departures are no surprise. For a company that pays below its competitors, has astronomically expensive benefits with no 401K match and no equity play, one would think that a great culture would be a priority. Sadly, there is zero work life balance, which starts at the top with leadership who is very proud to have “No plants, no pets, no kids”. This mantra is shared in sales leadership where the expectation is unrealistic. In the first quarter alone, GTM is bogged down with SKO, multiple hours of repetitive training (fast start), video role-plays, territory planning, etc leaving zero time for territory development, actually closing deals, let alone any potential time with family. Leadership scheduling 1:1’s at 6PM is not uncommon! If all of this weren’t insulting enough, the company chose to send a phishing test email a week before Christmas, with a heartfelt message about employee appreciation and admiration, and a $25 Amazon gift card as a small token of thanks… just kidding, failed a phishing test! Just 3 years ago Sumo was a great place to be, an amazing culture, and a great product. Sad to see what it’s become
