Good, but needs improvement - Digital Media Designer Autotrader Employee Review

3.0
Aug 23, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefit package, one of the few companies that have a pension Fun, team-centered culture Career growth is possible if you are aggressive enough

Cons

Low pay Lack of work/life balance Tough to contribute outside of your core role, yet these are part of your performance evaluation Overly complex workflows You are managed by people who are overly analytical and uncreative Promotion is based on popularity versus competence A culture that preaches individual contribution and creativity, but eschews it in actual practice

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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