Disney

The engineering department I worked in was very small, less than 8 people at any given point. You primarily work online on a project that you're assigned. Usually, it's a simple but mundane task. I worked primarily on updating code that had been maintained for over 10 years. Each engineering department is different in the projects assigned, the location on property, and obviously the work environment. My group was small and laid back but always expected to be updated on progress or delays. I loved working there.

You learn that in larger companies, politics comes into play when big decisions are made. Despite that, a more efficient path could have been taken, but it usually comes down to immediate finances, not long-term planning, sadly.

Share as much as you can with the interns. You are a wealth of knowledge to us interns lacking experience in the field, both in technical and political problems.