Don't believe the hype - Marketing Department Zscaler Employee Review

1.0
Nov 18, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

An innovative approach to security. There are a few very smart directors and vice presidents that have learned to navigate the minefield of Zscaler politics.

Cons

Horrible culture, driven by politics and back-biting. Petulant CEO has no respect for anyone and serves as a huge bottle neck (supreme micro-manager; won't approve projects; won't approve expenses; schedules impromptu meetings at 5:30pm or on Saturdays). Marketing & HR "coax" new employees to write five-star reviews. Don't believe these reviews; working for Zscaler is a miserable experience.

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Pros

* Excellent products and talented engineers. * Great opportunity to learn cutting-edge security technologies.

Cons

* Toxic middle-management culture. * Office politics and favoritism often seemed to outweigh performance and technical ability. * Unrealistic expectations and a work culture that normalized 10–12 hour days, leading to burnout. * Employees who prioritized work-life balance often felt at a disadvantage. * Talented engineers left because they felt undervalued, while management failed to address the root causes of low morale and high turnover. * Feedback from engineers frequently appeared to be ignored, and accountability for poor management was lacking.

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