You Do NOT want to work here. - Product Manager SambaSafety Employee Review

1.0
13 Oct 2016
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Pros

I can not find a good thing to say unless you are OK with political incorrectness, lots of drinking or a chauvinistic type.

Cons

Dishonest: This company is dishonest with its prospects and clients. I witnessed management discussing a marketing plan that offered money back if the customer did not see a specific improvement. When it was brought up that the product could not meet the target improvement, management said no one could prove or disprove the validity anyway. Discriminatory practices: Be sure to be in the 'good ole boy network' and drink ALOT at functions. If you don't, or are gender female, you aren't going to get far UNLESS you want to have an affair with your manager. (That goes on in the sales group) Bullying: Be prepared for the possibility of a bad review. I got one naming things that were not true. Which was bad, but even worse the review was written by someone I did not work with.

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SambaSafety Response
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We are sorry to hear of your experience with Samba well over a year ago. Our organization has changed significantly since you have left, including installing a new senior leadership team over the last few months. Samba has emerged with renewed passion and energy in supporting the success of all our employees.

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5.0
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Pros

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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