Opportunities abound - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

5.0
Mar 10, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Leader in a fast-emerging space. Tons of opportunity for personal career growth and a legitimate opportunity to help build the next great tech company. Smart, dedicated coworkers. Efforts are recognized and rewarded. Competitive salary, with quarterly bonuses and stock options.

Cons

You will work your ___ off here, so if you are not prepared for some long hours and hard work, this is not the place for you.

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Okta Response
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We recognize the Okta team works hard, and because of that we have become the leader in the identity management space. We appreciate all you did and continue to do to drive the company forward.

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Cons

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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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