Terrible Management From Top To Bottom - werkgeversreview Software Engineer bij BlackLine

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11 mrt 2025
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Pluspunten

They’re a company that exists and has the capability of earning revenue and thereby paying a basic salary with basic benefits. That’s about it.

Minpunten

Pay and culture used to be amazing around 12 years ago. Since that time, it’s been in steady decline with a sharp decline noted by the somewhat recent acquisitions of Rimilia and FourQ. Since then BlackLine discriminates in favor of cheaper Asian labor and the ability to earn wealth here is entirely gone (little to no equity, raises are non-existent, promotions mostly occur in India and are rare still). We acquired major problems when we decided to buy these companies and it exposed the issues we already had organically. Management is in over their heads. They don’t understand software but they know Accounting. They have a nasty habit of not listening to their employees while pretending that they do. When their half-baked plans don’t produce enough sales and the customer attrition skyrockets, they blame the employees who have been trying to warn them for years against their shortsightedness. Layoffs are now an annual tradition.

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1,0
27 mrt 2026
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Pluspunten

Talented and supportive peers across teams, with opportunities to collaborate with capable professionals. Occasional perks such as catered meals and team events.

Minpunten

Management culture can feel unpredictable, with job security often uncertain. There have been instances where employees with strong performance histories, including those who had recently received positive feedback or recognition, were exited without prior warning or a formal PIP, raising concerns about the consistency and transparency of performance management practices. Promotion criteria are not always clearly tied to demonstrated results. Advancement can favor visibility and polished self-presentation over consistent execution and delivery, which undermines confidence in the organization’s meritocracy. Confidentiality of employee surveys is not always perceived as reliable. When feedback appears traceable to individuals, it discourages candid input and limits the effectiveness of these channels.

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