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4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

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69% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jun 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance: Clear boundaries between work and personal life, with minimal overtime. Competitive salary and benefits: Compensation package is above industry average and includes strong health, retirement, and wellness programs. Hybrid work environment: Only required to come into the office twice a week, offering flexibility and reduced commuting time. Positive company culture: Team collaboration is encouraged, and the overall environment is respectful and inclusive.

Cons

Strict software policy due to Disney affiliation: Usage of AI-related tools (e.g., generative AI for design or automation) is restricted, which can limit workflow efficiency or innovation. High level of independence required: You’re expected to handle your own tasks end-to-end with minimal assistance, which can be overwhelming for junior staff or those used to more structured support. Limited upward mobility: Promotion opportunities can be slow, and roles may be siloed. Some projects can feel repetitive: Depending on your team, work can occasionally become routine with limited creative variety.

3.0
Mar 21, 2025

Great from the outside but....

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Pros

Great campus...access to high end, marquee sports, i.e. MNF, SportsCenter, NBA Finals, College Game Day. All the premiere sports loved watching as a fan. Free Disney, large Co bonus at end of year, able to brag to friends work for ESPN, sports celebs in and out all the time....Walk on campus and its pretty cool...

Cons

Toxic, cut throat environment, will be in the same position for ever...Underserving promotions, amazed how some people rise to the top...almost criminal... Little or no co worker camaraderie. Overall just not a fun place to work. You just work and work...Hard to watch some people who do j..k and rise to the top, while others remain stagnant. If you are happy punching a clock, doing your job with no thought of moving up and working for Disney/ESPN you'll be fine. I've seen people in the same position, good workers, for over 20 years...Constantly watching your back, and tons of finger pointing, back stabbing and behind the scenes movement. One day your working on a cool project and for some reason you are taking of it ...for no reason....You'll be hearing Just keep doing what your doing for years....and stuck in the same boat or sport forever...very easy to get labeled...one bad day and it will stick with you for ever, and very hard to get out of that rut....Constant fear of layoffs...but hard to get fired, the co. will just make life hell for you until you quit....It is not a dream job....its a job...sorry....

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