a dangerous, toxic place for women to work - Sales MongoDB Employee Review

1.0
24 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The product is great and the market vitality is solid. Some of the frontline managers were solid.

Cons

Leadership harasses women. I witnessed multiple examples of men in leadership advantaging their position to harass and coerce women into sexual relationships. One woman on the sales team, who was in an intimate relationship with a senior leader, was called "the power broker" on the team by our VP. If you wanted good accounts, you had to find a way to become a favorite, and it was clear from multiple angles that if you were a woman, one of the angles was providing inappropriate attention to male executives. There are separate HR teams for ICs vs Leaders. When harassment is reporting, there is NO accountability for the leaders. The company will do whatever it takes to get rid of people who don't fall in line and sweep their disgusting culture under the rug. Do not under any circumstances join this company.

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5.0
8 June 2026
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Pros

The early talent team does a fantastic job supporting interns and making the transition from college to full-time comfortable. Team's truly do care for you

Cons

Felt like there was a lot changes happening at the executive level

1.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employee stock purchase program is great.

Cons

This was one of the most toxic sales cultures I’ve experienced. Management creates an environment where you never know where you stand, regardless of your performance. Expectations constantly shift, feedback is inconsistent, and trust is virtually nonexistent. QBRs are particularly unprofessional. Rather than serving as coaching sessions, they often feel like coordinated attempts to find fault. Managers openly collaborate beforehand and during QBRs (yes, we see you slacking each other) to identify issues and pressure reps, creating a culture of fear instead of development. Account ownership is also a major concern. Accounts and opportunities can be taken away without warning, even when a rep is performing well and has invested significant time building relationships. This makes it difficult to feel motivated or confident in your long-term success. The organization measures and critiques nearly every activity, resulting in extreme micromanagement. Reps are treated as if they cannot be trusted to do their jobs, and leadership seems far more focused on monitoring and criticism than enabling success. In my experience, the company tends to hire less experienced salespeople who may be more willing to accept this environment. Strong, seasoned reps who value autonomy, transparency, and professional respect are unlikely to thrive here. If you’re looking for a culture built on trust, coaching, and empowerment, this is probably not the place.

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