Fast ride to the top! Great organization. - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

5.0
3 Feb 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Plenty of room to grow, great product, Great people. Hard work is recognized you will get out what you put into it! Working for a company where you can see the results of your efforts is a big motivator. If hard work, innovation, and recognition are a motivator.. come work here. If you are looking for a easy 9 - 5 ... this is not the place.

Cons

My mail box is full of competitors emailing me to get me to go work for them. Challenges in keeping up with the product features and updates.

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Okta Response
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Because we attract the best and brightest talent, it does not surprise us that you are being chased by our competitors. Thank you for your commitment!

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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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