Promotions Often Not Merit-Based - Anonymous employee Penguin Random House Employee Review

Exciting company to work for, but you may find it frustrating that people tend to only be promoted after they have "put in their time," and not necessarily because they are the best for the job. Be prepared to watch as majorly talented and qualified people are passed over for others because they know someone personally, they don't have to be paid as much, or because they have been at the company longer.