Definition of Churn and Burn - Commercial Account Executive Datadog Employee Review

2.0
Aug 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing company with a great trajectory within the monitoring software space. Young professionals that share commonalities creating a fun work environment across the floor. Has really made a name for themselves in the industry.

Cons

You are given 9 months to ramp up but that doesn't mean you will not be given a performance plan and eventually fired before the 9 months are complete. They promote managers that are good sales people but don't have the ability or qualities of a manager or leader. They pick favorites across the floor that will be given more opportunity or support from management and upper leadership. I had faced muiltiple situations I should have gone to HR about when it came to innapropriate comments and rumors spread from management about sellers. Overall would not recommend Datadog to someone unless they're a man and are willing to be belittled often, not supported if they aren't perfect the first time and are ok with being told no when you ask for help.

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Datadog Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We take concerns about fairness, inclusion, and inappropriate behavior very seriously. While we can’t address individual situations here, we encourage you to share your concerns through our anonymous third-party provider, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html We remain committed to building a workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and where all employees feel valued and respected.

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