Lower salaries but good benefits/culture
Lower salaries but good benefits/culture
30% average bonus for each FY ESPP 10% Discount $1200 per year for fitness reimbursement (includes financial advising) Cheap legal aid 50% 401k match to pre-tax max Stock awards vest quarterly Phone reimbursement Easy remote management Prioritization on health, depending on manager, but overall very good in sales department Good parental leave Easy-going culture in sales (technical side) Fantastic WLB
HR makes offers, so if you don't know it can screw you over for your hired level/salary.
Stock refreshers aren't great.
Bonuses are only paid out once a year, not quarterly, unlike GCP.
Promos can be difficult if underleveled.
Quota.
Headcount is low due to budget.
Interviewing is difficult due to recruiters and HR.
Having a group number as an SA, unlike AWS.
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