The leader in educational publishing, but doesn't seem to be moving fast enough in today's world - Senior Editor Pearson Employee Review

3.0
Oct 30, 2012
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Pros

Pretty lax on vacation Great products, especially compared to competition If you seek out good mentors, you can find them Industry leader

Cons

Too big...decisions take a very long time Slow to move from analog to digital, although trying No office "perks" Low Pay, or perhaps pay division (my direct reports made pennies and I felt horrible about it) I was promoted relatively fast, but many in my division went 3-4 years with no promotion

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5.0
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Pros

Wonderful Environment, and excellent benefits. Great work life balance. Great incentive bonuses.

Cons

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2.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Decent pay. Not much else.

Cons

No lunch break, no breaks in general, can’t go to the bathroom for hours on end, the managers’ daughter gets special treatment because her mother is in charge. Constant criticism and unfair treatment.

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