Samsung

Exposure to a great deal of technology, R&D, and people that genuinely care for the brand. The pay is good for full-time staff.

Senior leadership in an ivory tower. Progression across mid-weight leaders is poor, leading to colleagues being actively pitted against each other.

The structure of the bonus culture also means a high degree of undermining others, even those who go above and beyond for their peers.

The working environment is poor on-site at Chertsey, and even worse for those contracted out as third parties, like Blue Square. There's no real ambition to incorporate these people either.

Think long and hard before taking a role – those Korean lunches lose their lustre after a few visits to HQ. D&I is a token gesture at best.

Be open and honest about the work/life balance. I've not met a single person here who has had to sacrifice two weekends a month to fulfill the company's needs. Staff at SEUK are beholden to HQ in Suwon, with no recognition that better cooperation would lead to a much more effective use of time.