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I liked working for Disney, but it was professionally unsatisfying

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Disney for 4 years
October 28, 2017
Seattle, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

You get to work for a well-respected brand name.

  • Free park tickets for you and your family, plus other Disney discounts.
  • Good day-to-day work-life balance (on some teams, the devs work < 40 hours a week).
  • Friendly atmosphere.
Cons
  • Low compensation.
  • No bonuses or stock awards. You must be Manager or Staff level to receive these; some rewards do exist, but this is very hush-hush.
  • No opportunity for advancement or lateral movement. Managers do string you along on this. You do not see promotion from within.
  • High turnover; people leave after 2-3 years once they recognize nothing is happening to their careers.
  • Politics and bureaucracy. Long-time employees strive to keep the status quo. Questionable hiring practices exist when new positions do appear.
Advice to Management

You need to do a better job at retention. Corporate IT (DTSS) overall direction needs to reinvent itself, or change Executive Senior Management.

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