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      Stressful and not at all rewarding - Editor PLOS Employee Review

      1.0
      Jan 29, 2018
      Editor
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Pay was reasonable, but that's about it. Not worth the stress.

      Cons

      - Company run by academics who don't know how to run a business - It was all about ego, not about getting things done - Big ideas but no implementation - Everyone is angry and miserable

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      5.0
      Nov 26, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Ambitious and idealistic, so plenty of opportunities to contribute creatively.

      Cons

      Ambitions are sometimes too high.

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      PLOS Response
      5mo
      Hello- thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We read and appreciate each one. I think your comment on ambitions is very interesting and I'll be sharing with leadership. Take care!
      4.0
      Nov 23, 2025
      Eom
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Co-workers are great and hard working.

      Cons

      Opportunities for career advancement is limited on some teams.

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      PLOS Response
      5mo
      Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your time and thoughtful feedback. We are currently working on career advancement initiatives and believe this should be a core focus as we go into 2026 and beyond.
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