However, what comes with the guild is a separation within the company and a clear "us and them" mentality. The company doesn't value its employees and constantly tries to milk you for money through selling you gifts and constantly haggling you with products. Corporate swag and novelty gifts will cost you money here. Nothing is free - don't expect a single dime more than the salary you are given. The company is very cheap to its employees - there are vending machines everywhere, even coffee in the pantry isn't free and you have to bring your own milk. Holiday parties are unheard of. Vacation days are extremely limited (10 days annually and even the day after Thanksgiving is a working day) The salary is below what you could earn elsewhere. The software is outdated and difficult to use. Virtually everything they use is ancient and the structure is rigid. Management is not open to new ideas especially given the scale of the company and projects are often passed down through a hierarchy so that you only execute without explanation or context. Everyone is just there to make money and leave - there are very little opportunities to socialize outside of work, unless you join a diversity group or club (much like a student center in college) then they arrange sporting or hobby events or get togethers based on your heritage. There are many many people that will work here for 20-30 years though, especially because the company is stable and the business is interesting. The work can be menial if you're not a journalist/editor. It depends on what you are looking for. If you just want a job and can put up with the bureaucracy, this can be a good place for your career. At least people know its name.
