AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS - Sales Paychex Employee Review

1.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You will be lied to about the pros

Cons

You are better off not having a job than working here. Micromanagement and turnover are beyond anything you have seen before. This place is a hostile workplace. Certain favorites are given big advantages and the rest are scolded and treated like children. Quotas are way higher than you will ever hit unless you are one of the handful of reps being given favors. Fear and punishment are used to "motivate" you. Very few hit quota and at least a third of the reps are on some kind of PIP. Even new reps who have only worked a few months are put on performance plans because they are expected to meet impossible metrics and goals. The customers you call are angry because Paychex has harassed them to the point of needing a restraining order. You will be very much mislead about the "OTE" . Recent big layoffs show that their business model is broken and the company is in trouble. Stay far away.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

People and the overall environment is a positive one. If you do your part, definite long term career potential. It’s not easy- but stable, growing. Worth serious consideration for early career looking for sales experience with a great training program. Also good for mid-career consideration if base salary isn’t the primary reason you are in sales.

Cons

Very fast pace that doesn’t suit everyone. If you are looking for easy or just a job to “hang out”, this probably isn’t the right spot for you.

2.0
Jul 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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