Zero Career Progression - Senior Software Engineer Payroc Employee Review

2.0
5 Dec 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Decent salary - Good health benefits - Mostly a great team of engineers - Interesting projects

Cons

It doesnt matter how much effort you put in as you aren't rewarded for it. The only people I've seen promoted meet any of the following criteria: - They are the loudest in calls - They are the loudest in chats - They are friends with, or were hired by one of the Engineering Directors (shh dont tell anyone!) It doesnt matter if they are right or wrong, just as long as you hear their voice its ok. In competency reviews I've hit promotion markers, yet still haven't been promoted even though others are promoted in half the time. Bonus structure is bad. I got a larger bonus at a previous company where I earned half as much as I do here. I've tried going above and beyond, doing anything I can to impress and stand out, but for doing so I got reprimanded and told that we cannot go beyond our current velocity as then product and the board will expect more and quicker. Great message to send. I guess I'll just stay in my hole and collect my paycheck.

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Payroc Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your contributions over the past several years and value feedback as an opportunity to grow and improve. We’re glad to hear you find our salary, benefits, team culture, and projects positive aspects of your role. That said, we take your concerns regarding career progression and recognition seriously. At Payroc, we strive to ensure promotions are based on merit, performance, and demonstrated skill, not visibility or relationships. However, we understand that perception is important. If you feel there have been inconsistencies, we encourage you to connect directly with your manager or HR partner to discuss your individual situation further. Regarding your feedback on velocity and going above and beyond, it’s important for us to balance sustainable workloads with team success. We want to empower our engineers to innovate and excel without creating unrealistic expectations. If you feel limited in your ability to contribute, we’d welcome a conversation to explore solutions together. We’re also continuously reviewing our bonus structures to ensure they are competitive and reflective of performance and company success. We acknowledge this as an area for improvement and are committed to finding ways to enhance recognition and reward for our employees. Your experience matters to us, and we want to support your growth and satisfaction here at Payroc. We encourage you to reach out to leadership or HR so we can have a more meaningful dialogue and work on a path forward together. Thank you again for your feedback and for being a valued part of our team.

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Really great people to work with.

Cons

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Payroc Response
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Thank you for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the culture and the people you work with—our team truly makes the difference. We’re grateful to have you as part of Payroc!
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I would say it’s a remote role that helps you save on gas until they suddenly pull a bait and switch.

Cons

This company is extremely unstable. They will smile to your face one day and let you go the next without any prior warning, leaving you suddenly without income or security for your family. Despite that, they continue sending emails pushing you to participate in company surveys and subtly pressure you to present it as a “great place to work,” which feels very disingenuous. Upper management consistently expects more work for less, and employees are often required to put in long hours. If you try to set reasonable boundaries—like sticking to an 8-hour workday—you’re made to feel like you’re not doing enough. The company also seems to prioritize acquiring other businesses, only to follow up with layoffs shortly after. Leadership messaging is also misleading. In meetings, they encourage employees to “speak to your manager” if workloads become overwhelming, but in reality, that support isn’t there. Additionally, I originally applied for a fully remote position, only to experience a bait-and-switch where I was later required to go into the office. Even then, upper management was rarely present or accessible. Overall, this was a very frustrating and disappointing experience. If you’re considering working here, be prepared for a very unpredictable Rocy ride!

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Payroc Response
1mo
Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that your experience felt this way. We take feedback about leadership communication, workload expectations, and employee support seriously. It’s important that employees feel they can speak up, set reasonable boundaries, and receive the support they need—your comments highlight areas where we need to continue improving. We also recognize the importance of clear communication, particularly as the organization grows and evolves, and we are actively focused on strengthening alignment and transparency across the business. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
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