Best Place to Work a self-inflicted Myth - Technical Writer Workday Employee Review

2.0
Nov 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

They provide a lot of soft company benefits, like all the snacks and sodas you can eat.

Cons

While the company repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay area, that is inside company propaganda. The way they treat employees is no different than any other megalithic company. I personally was hired for one position in an area of expertise, but within 6 months was moved to an area where I had no expertise. And they later fired me as a result. The company had a unlimited time off policy. But when I took more days than my boss, he came down on me. David Duffield and his minions talked a good deal about what made it a great place to work, but the reality is no different than any other large company.

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5.0
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Pros

Good culture and product, pay is nice

Cons

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Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed the culture. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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