Good People, Toxic Culture - Anonymous employee SonicWall Employee Review

Always opportunity to grow in the company.

Always something new coming out to learn, and at times it gets overwhelming.

This company used to be a good place to work, with fair management, now it is sweat shop.

August 2025 1 year later yest another round of small Layoffs. They have made it nearly impossible to collect commissions based on its comp structure. SonicWall was once a solid company with strong talent and innovative products, but recent leadership changes and business practices have eroded both employee trust and product quality. Culture of Retaliation: Speaking up about problems—whether technical or strategic—often results in termination. This is true regardless of performance or expertise. Layoffs Under the Radar: Instead of large, transparent layoffs, the company conducts small, ongoing cuts to avoid public reporting, creating an atmosphere of constant job insecurity. Artificially Inflated Ratings: Around a year ago, employees were offered cash incentives to post Glassdoor reviews. While not explicitly requiring positive feedback, the nature of the program led to a sudden spike in favorable ratings, which does not reflect current realities. Product Issues Ignored: Known problems (e.g., NSM) remain unresolved as leadership prioritizes short-term financial targets over long-term customer satisfaction and product stability. Leadership Shift: The prior CEO, while blunt and at times abrasive, was transparent about company direction. The current CEO presents a polished demeanor but has a track record of making commitments to employees and then reversing course without warning, often resulting in terminations.