managers being promoted before they’re ready - Staff Product Manager Datadog Employee Review

2.0
1 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A rocket ship, great for those chasing growth and prestige, but not forgiving if you want balance.

Cons

way too much office politics and terrible middle management

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Datadog Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with management and workplace balance did not meet your expectations. We know that strong, supportive leadership and an environment of trust are essential, and we continue to review our development programs to enhance that. We appreciate you sharing your perspective to help us continue learning and improving, and are wishing you continued success ahead.

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