Great opportunity to grow, advance, and work with awesome people - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

5.0
12 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Encouraging, Supportive, and Inclusive culture - opportunities will open for people who ask for them Team is passionate and works extremely hard There is an opportunity to make a lot of money if you beat your number Strong management team Unlimited vacation policy - when I went on my honeymoon I was encouraged to completely turn off for several weeks.

Cons

This isn't necessarily a con, just a word of warning - the entire organization works extremely hard. I've been putting in ~60 hours a week since I joined 2.5 years ago. That said, there is a lot of flexibility. Very few managers care where you work from - I frequently work from home (Bay Area) or from across the country.

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Smart, talented, and supportive colleagues. Interesting products and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts many customers. Good work-life balance in most teams. Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn from experienced peers. Strong brand recognition and valuable experience for your resume

Cons

Cons Recognition is lacking, especially for individual contributors. Strong performance and consistent delivery do not necessarily translate into career advancement, promotions, or meaningful salary increases. Growth opportunities appear limited for ICs, while management roles seem to receive a greater share of advancement and compensation opportunities. After several years, many individual contributors may find themselves reaching a career plateau with few clear paths for progression. If career growth, promotion opportunities, and compensation advancement are important priorities, it may be worth evaluating other opportunities once you’ve gained experience here

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