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Penguin Random House

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Good job if you're independently wealthy and happy to be a doormat - Assistant Art Director Penguin Random House Employee Review

3.0
Jan 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Many lovely colleagues. Flexible about working remotely. Good paid time off.

Cons

Don't let friendly office culture fool you- you're never going to be paid fairly, no matter how long you stick it out. The raises from promotions are miniscule. The whole company structure relies on making everyone feel that their work is "so special and important" enough that you will endure being underpaid and undervalued your whole career. But if you can stomach being underpaid and rarely having your ideas prioritized (unless you're at the top), then it's a perfectly enjoyable job.

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5.0
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Pros

Great writing, Top tier production

Cons

The male director never asked me once how I was doing or offer any advice to calm my nerves (on my first production ever with them) which lead to a burdensome recording process.

2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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