Below average - Localization Tester Keywords Studios Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Free soda and coffee. Great group of diverse people that work here. Good work environment. Plenty of overtime available during the busy season.

Cons

When I began working here I was told I was a "full-time" employee but that term is used lightly and really doesn't mean anything. Even as a "full-time" employee you're still able to get laid off because of lack of work and with no prior notice. The "leads" seem to be immune to this for whatever reason. I was promised healthcare benefits when I got hired but that seems to be a ploy they use to get you to agree to their low pay. There will be no healthcare benefits so don't agree to work here based on that. They do give you Sick Days but you have to prove you were sick by providing a doctors note which makes little sense since they don't provide any healthcare benefits (who sees a doctor for a cold or flu?). Most people that work here are new to the country so they agree to the work and the low pay. Not a bad job if you're a stay at home mom or starting your career.

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Keywords Studios Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoy your social dynamic and connections within your studio. We appreciate your input on remote work, compensation, and internal processes. We are committed to balancing employee needs with partner security and will continue to prioritize professional growth. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback and please feel free to reach out to your local HR if you’d like to discuss this further.
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