Great Technology, too political, and way to slow on execution - Regional Sales Manager Akamai Employee Review

2.0
Feb 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits, technology works brilliantly, great work life balance, no real mirco-management.

Cons

Company has changed since joining 7 years ago. Today it is not about execution but who you are politically aligned with in the company. People are rewarded for the narrative not results. Too many click's in the company and you can no longer express your ideas or challenge anyone without fear of political backlash. Company has lost its way and does not subscribe to the three tenants that the cofounder Danny Lewin initially implemented 20 years ago. Many of the new employee's are sub par based on below market salaries and OTE. If you are looking for a company that is safe, slow moving and makes decision by committee with everyone able to say no Akamai is it....

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Cons

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