No Salary (NOT low salary] - Quality Controller R.R. Donnelley Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is nothing like "Pros" to work for this company. You get very little money every month in the name of "salary" that is less than what the housekeeping staff get (literally) and it is just sufficient for 2 square meals a day for one person in the cheapest hotel in town. Employees are treated like commodities for the simple reason that labour is very cheap in Chennai and available in abundance. So they do not care about employee wellbeing. This is a US company that set shop in Chennai some 2.5 decades ago just to maximise profits by exploiting the cheap labour available in Chennai.

Cons

“Facilities” are marketed in this company to employees in the name of “benefits”. They provide free lunch (for night shift alone) and free transport (again, for night shift alone), but most employees think these are “benefits”. Actually, these are not “benefits” but just “facilities” to help you work better. If you do not work for this company, you don’t need “facilities” like food at 1.00 am (in the middle of the night) or free transport at odd hours. Benefits include a good salary, bonus and rewards, which are a far cry for this company. Also, they make you work for up to 16 hours a day in some teams, and most of the managers and business leaders are incompetent and driven by attitude. I wasted 3 years of my life and career in this company.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

The schedule is pretty consistent, and you get benefits, PTO, and sick time. Depending on the team you're on, you may have the chance to work holidays or pick up overtime at 1.5x pay. There is also Shift differential pay. Some teams also have hybrid schedules, which is a nice perk. It's a solid place to get experience and build your resume. The skills and connections you make here can lead to other opportunities in the future.

Cons

Pay: Things may be different now, but when I worked there, the pay felt uneven depending on the position. For example, proofreaders made around $17/hour, document specialists around $19/hour, and workflow coordinators around $22/hour (before shift differentials). Given the responsibilities of some roles, the compensation didn't always seem to match the workload. Parking: Parking was honestly one of the worst parts of working there. You almost have to consider it part of your commute. The main option is a multi-level parking garage, and your choices are usually either the top floor, where your car bakes in the sun all day, or the floor below, where the available spots are typically all the way in the back. Accessibility / Commute: The office is located in a very busy area, which can make getting in and out a hassle. Between traffic, the light rail crossings, finding parking, walking through the garage, crossing the lobby, and taking multiple elevators, the commute often felt longer than it should have been. Lunch: Lunch is a 30-minute unpaid break. It's standard, but it does mean your day ends up feeling longer since you're either working 7.5 hours plus lunch or staying an extra 30 minutes before heading home. My Experience: I worked on a team that supported a large law firm. From my perspective, the team often felt understaffed and overworked. During my time there, I also saw management change several times, which made it difficult to maintain consistency. One thing that was particularly frustrating was the lack of internal promotion opportunities. When leadership positions opened up, the company often chose external candidates instead of promoting people who were already doing the work and understood the clients. It was discouraging for employees who wanted to grow within the company, and I saw several experienced and knowledgeable coworkers leave after being passed over for advancement opportunities. That said, this was my experience with one specific team. Other teams may have had very different experiences, management styles, and opportunities.

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