Work life balance is the only reason to work here - Analyst Optiv Employee Review

3.0
Mar 15, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance The people are nice to work with Remote work is the norm

Cons

Pay is horrible compared to market. No clear paths for career growth Sexism is rampant. It’s a good ol’ boys club. Too many males in leadership who have inappropriate situations with direct reports - then remain at the company in leadership roles. The company is lead by the sales team. Instead of big picture what is good for the company, decisions are made by what’s best for the sales team at that time. A lot of wasted resources chasing the next big thing instead of strategically making decisions for the long term business. If you aren’t in leadership or the “in” group, you’re no one

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Great work-life balance in the company

Cons

There have been many layoffs over the years

2.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO Supportive Management Depending on who you get Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours Work from Home Hands on Training - could still use improvement Annual pay increase

Cons

2 layoffs in a year when they keps saying everything was fine.... Laying off core contributors so now everyone who is left is doing the work of 2-3 people and not being compensated accordingly Only way to get a worth while pay increase is to move up in the company the annual increases are not inline with inflation or cost of living

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