Great environment, no job security
Great environment, no job security
It was a very inclusive, chill environment. The job was actually fun and the pay was pretty good at $17/hr.
There were very few opportunities for overtime. It was only when we were behind on testing near a season release that they would allow us to take OT.
Then there's the lack of job security. My contract was due to be over in September, but the entire location got laid off unexpectedly with only 2 months of severance pay, in February.
I understand layoffs are typical in the industry, but ample warning would help a lot of people. Temporary contract positions also don't really make a whole lot of sense when you're making your new hires sign NDAs. More people coming and going means more people know what's being planned for the future. Also, allow more opportunities for OT.
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