In this video, I dig into the question I’m hearing more and more in the ecosystem: is working for Salesforce still the “dream job” — the Mothership, the endgame, the logo everyone wants on their CV? In our salary survey, around 40% of respondents said they aspire to work for Salesforce at some point, but the conversation has shifted from “How do I get in?” to “Is it still worth it once I’m there?” I walk through the real upsides that still exist: a very strong employer brand, competitive (often very competitive) pay, excellent benefits, and smart people — plus the prestige that can still help your career. But I’m also honest about what’s changed. Layoffs have left a deep mark on morale and created ongoing anxiety, with reports of shrinking teams, doubled workloads, and burnout — especially in support and technical roles. A phrase that keeps coming up is “high performance culture,” which for many translates into continuously proving impact with little room to breathe, and career progression that feels harder than it used to be. My takeaway is simple: Salesforce isn’t a dream job by default anymore. It can still be a great move for the right personality, but it’s now a calculated decision that deserves clear-eyed trade-offs — not nostalgia for what the Mothership used to be.