Pros: Working in the games industry. Working for one of the best teams and game series within the EA umbrella. One of the few times in the games industry where overtime wasn't a serious issue. Talented, hard-working members of staff. Laid-back studio culture. Visited the development team we worked for at their location.

Cons: - Working remotely from the development team meant that there was a major disconnect between us and the development team we were working for. - Low chance of progression. When the opportunity to progress manifested, it was too late. - Being a contractor at EA was super weird. I went through an agency even though I applied directly for a job at the company. - There was a definite divide between the permanent members of staff and the contractors. There was a feeling of being treated like a second-class citizen. - Typical treatment by a big publisher, which has been seen by a host of companies in the industry. Restructuring - sending all of the jobs to the cheapest parts of the world so that the publisher can make all of the money. - Not given the equipment to work effectively as a tester.

Pros: Awesome campus. Some people are cool. Free snacks if you are lucky and talented.

Cons: Lots of competition, lots of churn.

Pros: Work environment is fun. Helpful colleagues. Work-life balance is good. You get to play all the latest games. Library and other such resources. 8-hour work shift and 5 days a week.

Cons: Very low salary. Growth path is not very standardized. Development only on the mobile platform, as of now.