Hard product, Mismanagement and Uncertain Future - Anonymous employee PernixData Employee Review

2.0
25 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Product is unique but also too specific Good health benefits, culture is OK but very clique (high school groupies) based Some people are really nice to work with Twice a week lunch Yoga/palliates in the evening Overall, meh. Just another day at the office, nothing exciting

Cons

Product/Solution works only with VM Ware Downsized like crazy due to bad management, company almost went bust Morality is low - times uncertain even though "promises" were made to uplift the company's restructure Goals are unattainable once you start moving up in certain departments - you can see them looking for other companies to work for Lots of contradiction in teamwork. Your teammates will take credit for your hard earned work or throw you under the bus Management lacks leadership and the willingness to accept feedback from others. Would prefer "my way or the highway mentality" Some people you really hate working with due to their attitude (they think they are above you) but that applies with most companies Most employees don't give a damn if the company grew or sank, they are there for the pay which is not that good - bonuses or not

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5.0
16 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

PernixData had something special. I enjoyed coming in to work every day. Medical benefits are superior, on-site perks were great and the office space itself was phenomenal.

Cons

Had some bumps in the road with layoffs, etc.

1.0
6 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gotten some early awards in the industry and prominence at tradeshows and online. When product works as advertised, it solves a challenge for some customers. Boyband-like techie following.

Cons

Management is inexperienced and it shows. They do not understand the actual market that sales teams have to execute within. A considerable % of the sales team does not meet or exceed quotas - not their fault as they are talented. Sales team turnover is approaching 100% for first two years. Recent layoffs cut staffing to the bone while the external message seems to tell a different story - customers and partners see through the spin. Technology and product management have an arrogance problem - see issues as a sales problem vs. any bug issues, or general market perceptions. If you aren't in product dev, or at hq you are a nobody. Be more inclusive of the teams where the product actually interfaces with customers.

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