The Work Experience At Book Fairs Has Become A Great Disappointment. - Anonymous employee Scholastic Employee Review

3.0
Aug 18, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Admirable company mission of getting books into the hands of kids. Decent hours, Decent benefits. Unique perks.

Cons

"Good Old Boy" network. Tenure has to do with who you know and kiss up to, not what you know. Outdated technology. Unrealistic goals. Management says we are making money yet the rank and file employees get only a 1%-2% raise, if any. Trying to save money by outsourcing or using contract labor.

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