Be prepared to work like a dog
Be prepared to work like a dog
Cool factor - EA makes some of the best games out there and certainly is one of the best known studios. For a recent grad, working here will help launch your career, and EA knows it. They provide a great-looking workplace and many benefits you will never use because you're too busy working long hours.
Long hours. EA still has no concept of work-life balance. They know people are eager to work there, so they consider everyone a disposable resource: burn you out and toss you aside. Because you live or die by game ratings, there are often rounds of layoffs if you end up on an unsuccessful game. Lowest hourly salary I made in years, and I almost forgot what family and hobbies were like.
You've created many of your problems due to the huge turnover and hiring recent grads with little experience. If you'll get some work-life balance and plan your releases realistically, you could be so much more! It's been shown over and over that after 40 hours, productivity drops sharply.
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CanadaJanuary 1, 2024I applied online for a Technical Director position. I completed a 2-hour home assignment and was invited to a total of 7 one-hour interviews. The team members were all very friendly, polite, and respectful. I sincerely had a great time, so this ratin
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November 1, 2014The interview process was very smooth, quick, and well-organized. The HR department made contact in a timely manner. HR performed a phone screening and then passed me on to the leader in the area. I had an in-person interview, which was very interact
