Used to be a good company to work for. Recent decline in sales has left everyone paranoid and depressed. - Director of Marketing Mattel Employee Review

4.0
Oct 6, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Half day fridays. Smart colleagues. Great salary and bonus.

Cons

Very competitive. A lot like Survivor. Hard to know who to trust. You can easily languish for years without a promotion and just as easily be cut at the first downturn in sales. Not a very loyal company. I've seen really good people let go for no reason and a lot of bad people stay because of their alliances.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Mattel is a notable name and you get to work with some really great brands.

Cons

Strict in-office policy, 4 days in-office.

4.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits if you get hired.

Cons

They mostly hire temp employees so they don’t have to pay benefits, but you aren’t temp. You are full time.

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