Working hard, living fully: My experience at Okta
Taylini Hodak, Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting at Okta, shares her experience about how Okta enables professionals to take on meaningful challenges while maintaining a true work-life balance.
Read her insights on growing professionally without sacrificing personal time at Okta.
What makes Okta special?
I recently had the opportunity to be a key contributor to the process of filling Okta's annual financial statement — an exciting milestone in my first year-end with the Accounting team. This experience highlighted what makes Okta special as a workplace
What stood out most was how I could take on meaningful challenges that pushed my professional boundaries while applying my expertise in a way that was genuinely valued by the team. Contributing to such an important regulatory filing might sound daunting, but the collaborative environment made it both manageable and rewarding.
Perhaps most importantly, this substantial project didn't come at the expense of my personal life. Even during a busy year-end period, Okta's commitment to work-life balance remained evident. I could tackle these professional challenges while still having time for my family dinners, weekend hikes, and other activities that keep me grounded.
In today’s corporate world, finding a place where growth doesn’t require personal sacrifice is rare. Being recognized for my contributions while maintaining a healthy balance between ambition and well-being has been both refreshing and motivating.
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