One step forward, two steps back - Anonymous employee Mattel Employee Review

3.0
May 19, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Half Day Fridays Week off between Christmas and New Years Interesting. dynmanic industry

Cons

Lack of vision and direction Highly political Too many org changes. Promotions based on visibility, not actual results Can't get past the past

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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