Pros
I've worked at this company my entire professional life, across product, services, support, and sales. For many years, I was proud to be part of a mission-driven team that valued dedication, cross-functional knowledge, and operational excellence. There are still talented, well-meaning people here doing their best. And with a new EVP recently appointed, there is at least some hope for a fresh perspective—though, being new to the corrections space, he’ll have a steep learning curve.
Cons
But the truth is: the culture has changed. Ageism is alive and well. I’ve witnessed long-tenured, high-performing leaders being quietly pushed out—packaged as retirements or restructuring, but clearly forced exits. This year, it became personal. During a leadership vacuum—after our SVP resigned and our EVP was ousted—my own group leader approached me with what can only be described as an offensive “offer.” I was encouraged to step down into an entry-level business analyst role at half my current pay. The rationale? That I’m “getting close to retirement” and should begin making way for the next generation. It wasn’t a suggestion—it was pressure. I was being asked to hand over responsibilities to junior staff, without discussion, planning, or respect. After decades of contribution, I was being quietly exited. This feels like constructive dismissal, and I’ve been told as much by peers who urged me to seek legal counsel. The message was clear: we no longer see you as part of the future. It’s a demoralizing experience, especially as someone who is still winning deals and pushing for growth. Ironically, leadership seems disinterested in growth altogether. As a sales and marketing leader, I find it baffling that we are not aggressively pursuing expansion. Instead, ambiguity reigns, and internal politics overshadow strategic direction.