Not the PL we all used to love and respect - Software Developer Pacific Life Employee Review

2.0
23 July 2021
Recommend
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Pros

-Competitive Salary -Benefits -Company foundation is great to community

Cons

After working there for decades, PL showed all IT employees the door and said 'we want new blood' (the cheaper the better.) There is a toxic "PL is the best place to work" sentiment that permeates and taints the culture turning it into a cult like rabid fan base. One day you find out that 100+ got let go and the next day you are treated to another "ra-ra PL is the best!" rally. In the end, Jim Moriss is solely responsible for the decline of a once GREAT place to work. It is now full of consultants, 3rd party contractors and people that have ZERO interest in seeing PL become a successful company. You reap what you sow, Jim!

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5.0
29 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

What I'm most grateful for is my team and the culture. Pacific Life is full of supportive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. I feel challenged, appreciated, and lucky to be a part of this culture.

Cons

In-person requirement of four days a week is not consistent. There is lots of flexibility with that, though.

3.0
12 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits and great team members!

Cons

The Return to Office policy is driving away one of our talented team members. Blindsided by reorgs. No polls done to determine what is best for our team.

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Pacific Life Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the strength of your team and our benefits. Our in-office approach is designed to support collaboration and connection across teams, while still offering flexibility through one remote workday per week, along with our flexible workdays benefit, which allows for additional remote days throughout the year. Feedback like yours helps us continue learning how this is experienced day-to-day across different roles and teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share.
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