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Burnout city - Anonymous employee Penguin Random House Employee Review

2.0
Jan 18, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work, creatively challenging, brilliant colleagues and authors.

Cons

Exploitative work environment where employees are overworked, undervalued and insultingly underpaid (both before and after the salary band rollout and corresponding pay increases). Unclear timelines for career progression and overall lack of transparency from management.

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Cons

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