Dated and cannot catch up - Editorial Program Assistant Wiley Employee Review

3.0
Sep 7, 2017
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Pros

Amazing people to work with and great life-work balance. Some of the best managers I have ever had

Cons

-The company isn't sure where it's going -They cannot keep up with the digital market (as many publishers) -If you are younger, you can be at the bottom of the totem poll for a LOOOOONG time, they really love their assistants, so it takes forever to get promoted. And most younger people leave to find better opportunities elsewhere instead of waiting.

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Cons

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Cons

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