We don't caretower. - Security Consultant Caretower Employee Review

1.0
8 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Its sort of okay for a start in the IT security industry. Lots of varied business types and industries are customers (amazingly) so you get to see a lot of different ideas and approaches to things. Plenty of vendor training (NB: this is also a negative). Some excellent people in the PS team.

Cons

A small minority of the senior sales team do appreciate the professional services team and what they do but the rest couldn't give a stuff. They will lie all day long to get the sale and especially about product functionality then leave it to the PS team to "clarify" what it actually can do then take all the flack as the AM ducks back into their hole in the ground. Do not expect any management back up when this happens. You are on your own unless you have absolute proof that the AM was talking a load of nonsense. On the subject of training there is lots of it available ..... but its only so that the sales team get a discount and therefore bigger margin. Expect to be put on "training" on a minutes notice on some random product, to then not use it for 8 months, then because you did the training some time you are now the absolute expert. Again no management back up on this one. Trust is a major issue as has been said in the other reviews. Even if told that you can WFH when not on PS in your interview do not believe it. If you can't respond to the skype in a sec you're obviously not doing work....apparently. Be prepared to have to fight, and lose most times, when it comes to expenses and bonuses. There is no fixed date for expense payments and they are used as a form of control when you're owed a lot and they are "delayed". The daily PS bonus is based on the customer feedback form and managements interpretation of it. Don't expect to get it basically. Again no management backup to fight your side of the cause. You will learn how to CYA at this place.

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5.0
29 Jul 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fun working environment, no office politics to deal with, management have an open door policy and I always feel like my opinions count. No micro management and you have the ability to own your role. Feel like you are part of a family. I have been working at Caretower for a while now and can honestly say I am surprised at some of the negative reviews that I have read here. I have not experienced any of the negatives things that have been posted and feel that if someone was that unhappy there are many opportunities to be able to voice dissatisfaction i.e. performance reviews or at exit interview.

Cons

Air con could be regulated better to make for comfortable temperature. More company social events would be nice.

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5.0
23 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I currently work for Caretower and after reading some of these comments felt compelled to write a review to put my views forward. I have been am employee for a number of years and have found nothing but positive things about working here. The environment here is fun, inclusive and one where you feel you are part of a bigger picture. Everyone here works hard and looks out for each other. The management are very supportive of career development and if you show initiative and willing allow you to take your role in the direction you want. As business owners, management at times have to make difficult decisions that will not always be popular with everyone but this does not make them bad managers. I have enjoyed and continue to enjoy working for Caretower and feel valued and respected. Not everyone will be a fit for the environment here or be suitable for the way the company operates but again this does not mean its managements fault. The same can be said for most companies and I am sure there are disgruntled employees in all companies. Employees who leave extremely negative reviews which are neither constructive nor respectful are employees who were likely not a fit for the company. I for one am proud to work for Caretower and the number of employees who have many years’ service here would suggest I am not the only one

Cons

No cons that I can think of

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