Blizzard Entertainment Employee Reviews about "work environment"
65% would recommend to a friend
(83 total reviews)
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- "great people you work with at the lower levels but diminishes as you go up the ranks" (in 161 reviews)
- "Good work life balance; they actively try to make sure people aren't worked too hard." (in 29 reviews)
- "Low pay across the board except for the rare few dozen who are either execs or particularly special/tenured devs." (in 88 reviews)
- "People who are still considered new are given less trust and struggle moving the needle for their role, especially middle management on non" (in 64 reviews)
- "Most of the have zero management training, no college education, and no leadership qualities whatsoever." (in 27 reviews)
- "Low compensation in an exceptionally high cost of living area and ever rising demands" (in 27 reviews)
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Updated Nov 29, 2023
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Reviews about "work environment"
Return to all Reviews- 4.0Jan 10, 2017Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 1 yearIrvine, CA
Pros
Incredibly creative environment where you get to work alongside top artists in the industry. Management are very caring as well.
Cons
There aren't any cons I have experienced in my time there. Other than the cost of living for Irvine being really unforgiving.
3 - 5.0Apr 20, 2019Game MasterFormer Contractor, less than 1 yearIrvine, CA
Pros
Wonderful work environment and people
Cons
Can’t think of one. I was a temp and wish I could have stayed longer
- 4.0Oct 13, 2012Account and Technical Services Tier IIFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsIrvine, CA
Pros
Blizzard has a really relaxed work environment based around the culture of the games they produce. It's very relaxed and everyone there is proud to be a nerd/geek. They offer great health benefits and bonuses and profit sharing to full time employees
Cons
The attendance policies in the Customer Service department is based on a point system. Each time you call out it's three points, and it only takes nine points to get a write up, and twelve to be fired. They do not accept doctors notes to excuse absences, and if you are gone for more than three days in a row you have to apply for FMLA to cover the time you missed or else you risk getting written up or fired. There is also a lot of favoritism that goes on.
4 - 4.0May 3, 2018Specialist Game MasterFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsAustin, TX
Pros
-Work environment was friendly and relaxed -Discounted company products -Yearly game related rewards
Cons
-Hourly pay is low compared to other companies hiring in the same position
2 - 1.0Mar 8, 2019Customer Service RepresentativeFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsAustin, TX
Pros
Free Blizzard games and discounted Activision games. If you just graduated HS or a freshman in college perfect place to work.
Cons
Pays employees below industry standards. Bullied and hostile work environment. Lack of advancement and no transparency. Drug use. Supervisors with no management experience. Unfair wage practices.
6 - 5.0May 10, 2020Customer Service RepresentativeFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsParis
Pros
- Good work environment - awesome people - working with geeks for geeks
Cons
A lot changed during the years and while it became more and more professional it also lost a lot of it's spirit and moved toward a normal customer support job instead of being something special.
- 5.0Feb 23, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
I just celebrated my two year anniversary with Blizzard and I can honestly say it has been the quickest, most fun, challenging, and awesome experience. I get to work in a relaxed environment with great people who 'care' and have high goals and expectations. People are here because they want to be here and be part of something big.
Cons
Advancement and segmentation of teams.
3 - 4.0Feb 1, 2023Senior 2D ArtistFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsIrvine, CA
Pros
Decent benefits, great people who are passionate about what they do. A work environment that is trending better and better as they work to improve. Fun projects. Decent pay. Not the best, but not the worst. A place to dig in and stay if you are able to. Educational opportunities to learn and grow. Blizzard has an energy that makes you want to make cool stuff and it feels like working with friends rather than coworkers. Lots of fun swag like shirts, games, Christmas gifts, etc.
Cons
Promotions are hard to get. Raises are small but usually happen each year. Review structure is imposed by Activision and is a disgrace. Blizzard can be penny wise and pound foolish and often let talent go rather than keeping them well paid and happy. Talent attrition is likely one of the biggest issues. A mountain of bureaucracy exists making it difficult to change the direction of the ship. That goes from the top to the bottom.
4 - 5.0Sept 25, 2018Transmission EngineerCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearIrvine, CA
Pros
So many helpful, passionate, and genuine people all working to deliver the best products and customer experiences. It is truly a joy to work in such a great environment.
Cons
Not enough time in the day to learn, see, or experience everything that is going on around the Blizzard campus.
- 5.0Sept 27, 2012Senior Unix EngineerCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsIrvine, CA
Pros
Blizzard offers a very relaxed casual work environment. Dress of course is Silicon Valley casual - jeans, shorts, sandals, etc. Work is sometimes fast-paced - but definitely exciting and challenging A good place to showcase your skill and increase your knowledge
Cons
Sometimes, groups work in silos
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