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      Staying here will destroy your career - Software Applications Engineer Workday Employee Review

      1.0
      12 Mar 2026
      Software applications engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Free snacks on every floor

      Cons

      If you join as an "app dev" working with their proprietary "technology", it will destroy your career. If you don't care about your career and want to coast for a couple years, this is the perfect place for you. If you have no choice but to come here, have a plan to get out as soon as you can. I joined out of college and brainwashed into thinking that the skills are transferable, that the culture and WLB is worth it. It's not. I am UNHIREABLE in the current technology space due to this "technology" and I'm sure many other co-workers are the same. It is impossible to justify this "tech stack" to future employers. I destroyed my life and career staying here. And because of this proprietary "technology", there are no AI tools to speed up development. Workday will be left behind in this new AI era.

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      Workday Response
      2mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Workday, we take all input both positive and constructive seriously as we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every employee. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and explore how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to our Employee Relations team at employee.relations@workday.com to discuss further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, we will do our best to address any concerns you may have.

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      4.0
      31 Mar 2026
      Sr. proposal manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great people, benefits, culture, and pay. Lots of "workmates" with long tenures (10+ years). I truly wanted to retire from Workday!

      Cons

      Leadership changes freaked a lot of people out. Things felt unstable within the org for the last year (2025). The culture shifted from one that focused on employee growth to adopt all AI at all costs, and do it yesterday! It was extremely stressful to learn so much, so quickly, and create your own use cases and custom workflows - then to ultimately be laid off despite significant contributions.

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      Workday Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your valuable input. At Workday, we pride ourselves on fostering a transparent workplace, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and promoting innovation. It's heartening to hear about your positive journey as a Workmate. We continue to be committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our Workmates.
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