Toxic Culture, Power Games, and No Leadership – Being a Jerk Gets You Further Than Being Good - Markerting Okta Employee Review

1.0
23 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The brand still carries weight externally Some incredibly talented and kind people (though most don’t stick around long)

Cons

Leadership is erratic, political, and often completely out of touch Success is rarely about capability, it's about visibility, ego, and playing the game Good people burn out or get pushed out, while others thrive by managing up and undermining peers No clear vision, constantly shifting priorities, and chronic mismanagement Stifling culture where psychological safety is low, and feedback is seen as disloyalty If you’re looking to grow based on merit, this probably isn’t the place

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

No contract renewal due to budget constraints

5.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A dynamic, fast-paced environment driven by top-tier talent and a deeply collaborative culture. The company successfully combines a high-growth startup mindset with agile execution, fostering continuous innovation and cross-functional support.

Cons

Like many publicly traded SaaS companies, Okta has aggressive revenue targets. Employees in sales, account management, and customer success frequently note that quotas are demanding, territories can change unexpectedly during annual restructuring, and pressure to expand accounts can lead to burnout.

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