New Relic presents itself as a modern, innovative company—but the reality behind the scenes is far more disturbing. Employees are frequently misled during hiring, brought in under completely false pretenses, and then forced to adapt to roles and expectations that have nothing to do with what was promised. There is zero job security, no transparency, and a clear culture of manipulation.
The work environment is exploitative. Employees, especially those in India, are subjected to 12–14 hour workdays with relentless pressure, no boundaries, and absolutely no respect. Indian employees, in particular, are treated as inferior team members—expected to follow orders blindly, stripped of their voice, and denied the most basic professional dignity. It’s not just demoralizing; it’s dehumanizing.
Worse still, sudden firings have become the norm. One day your system access is disabled, and the standard line from leadership is, “The employee has decided to move on. Today is their last day.” No explanations, no warnings, no effort to scale or support. Employees are removed without reason or recourse. There’s no accountability—just a culture of silence and fear. As many reviews have already warned, if you’re considering joining, make sure you have at least six months’ salary as backup, because you can be out of a job overnight without so much as a conversation.
Mental health is hanging by a thread across the organization. The level of stress, fear, and burnout is at a crisis point. If leadership continues to ignore the warning signs, it’s not a question of if something catastrophic will happen—it’s when. The toxic culture, lack of empathy, and blind focus on deliverables over people is eerily similar to the environment that led to the tragic EY incident. And unless drastic changes are made, New Relic is dangerously on the same path.
Employees are not thriving—they’re surviving. And most are only staying out of fear, financial pressure, or the hope of making it to their one-year mark. This is not a workplace. It’s a pressure cooker with no release valve.
Join only if you’re willing to risk your mental health and financial stability.
