Not the best place if you want to develop and learn. If you want to settle down is good Option. - Anonymous employee Mattel Employee Review

2.0
Sep 17, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working hours Half Fridays Vacation days

Cons

Poor training. Impossible career opportunities if you don't have a family member or a "friend" in higher management. not competitive salary and benefits (except of pension scheme)

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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