Great culture at a market leader - Commercial Account Executive Datadog Employee Review

5.0
Oct 20, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- best in class training for new hires - amazing benefits including healthcare, monthly parties, fitness plus discount perks - great supportive culture and growing very fast

Cons

- commission structure is complicated - growth means heaps of changes constantly

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Cons

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