great culture - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

5.0
Jan 16, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Okta has a fast-paced environment full of smart people. The majority are high performers, working hard to make a great product. Hard work is rewarded. The pay is good; the benefits are good. The management is very candid with the employees. They trust employees to make good decisions, giving us a lot of freedom to excel.

Cons

If you want to coast or can't keep up, I imagine this would be a frustrating place to work. The freedom that employees get also means that you are given enough rope to hang yourself with.

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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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