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Bored to tears

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at The New York Times for 6 years
December 21, 2012
New York, New York
2.0
Pros

Great Diversity - there are many groups/networks at the NYTimes which you can become a part of to meet people outside of your department. These include the Women's Network, Book Club, and Toastmasters, among others.

Great Location - located near Times Square, so it is easily accessible by multiple trains, but not directly in the hustle and bustle of the center of Times Square.

Cons

Lack of mobility and career development.

I have seen many people get stuck working on the same thing for several years with little to no recognition, only to leave the company very bitter and disappointed.

Advice to Management

Management does not care about its employees, so I have no advice for them.

My advice to potential employees would be to start planning your exit strategy as soon as you arrive. The NYTimes will look great on your resume. If you plan to leave within a two-year period, you will gain some contacts and some prestige. Do not expect to work on anything super interesting. Instead, use the time to bolster your resume and use your spare time (which you will most likely have because the work is not evenly distributed) to learn new technologies that will be of use in your next position.

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