Pros
-Mattel is full of talented and inspired people and peers. -Working on their product and brands is fulfilling. -Your success will really depend on your manager, who will either make you or break you. -You need a strong manager because she will be your voice in this hierarchical corporate culture -Great benefits, including childcare facility, gym, and 1/2 day Fridays
Cons
-Company preaches "work-life balance" but in order to be Top performer, you must spend many many after-hours at work on a constant, daily basis. These hours more than cover for the hours you are getting off on Fridays. -Upper Management and Sr Management has no clue on how to retain their talent pool. -The wrong people get promoted and recognized. These people are unqualified for the job, but they are in the "club." -HR will appear like they care for you, but they don't want to be bothered with issues. They will make the situation worse. -Mattel restructures its staff often--as frequently as 2 times a year. If you are due for a promotion, you will have to reprove yourself to your new management. You will feel like you are starting from scratch...again.