Pros: Industry Exposure: Gained firsthand experience in AAA game development and an inside look at how EA operates. Skill Development: Improved attention to detail, learned QA methodologies, and became proficient with testing tools like JIRA or DevTrack (depending on what was used). Networking Opportunities: Worked alongside talented developers, designers, and other testers, which was great for professional connections. Flexible Environment: The team culture was generally supportive, and being surrounded by fellow gamers made the work enjoyable.

Cons: Contract Limitations: As a contractor, benefits and job stability were limited compared to full-time roles. Repetitive Tasks: Testing could sometimes be monotonous, especially during long hours of regression testing. Workload Variability: Crunch periods were intense, with extended hours leading up to major milestones.

Pros: Really cool job for beginners

Cons: It's not really an attractive salary.

Pros: It was a great studio to work at.

Cons: Treated as a second-class worker there if you're not RFT.