Company in search of a soul - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

3.0
17 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

On paper, this is a good company to work for. The pay is good. Benefits are good. PTO is good. There is a lot of opportunity in the space and if you are customer facing, you have the opportunity to work with a lot of interesting companies. There are good, smart people who work very hard and do their best to support those around them.

Cons

No effort has been put into defining a culture. What the company has defaulted to is a cliche "dude-bro enterprise" with profit being the only thing to aspire to. Focus has shifted entirely to becoming a revenue engine and away from any sort of product or customer focus. The result is a company with a hollow core, giving employees little to be motivated by other than more stock.

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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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