1. There is little factional infighting, and the big boss keeps close tabs on the managers every day (by holding meetings).

2. It is a major brand with many cross-industry collaborations, so people on the planning side can get to know quite a few vendors (and have opportunities to switch jobs XD).

3. Lunch and dinner are both free, so newcomers can save money by eating at the company (it is about the same as school lunch XD).

4. Overtime pay is fully reimbursed based on actual hours worked, so people who often work overtime can significantly boost their income.

5. If you can make the project components look polished or express yourself well, your résumé will be considered quite valuable XD. At the very least, recruiters may headhunt you, and it is a major plus when applying for a part-time master’s program or something similar.

1. A good manager goes to heaven; a bad manager goes to hell. This is based on my experience working in more than one department at this company, so I think it is the same at every company—even my previous employer, which was also a major brand.

2. If you happen to encounter a manager who is difficult to resist, subordinates work themselves to death and shoulder a pile of responsibilities—a hellish battlefield. On the other hand, some departments have managers with more power, who can push things away. However, you must be able to work independently: the workplace is a battlefield, and you cannot fight without weapons.

3. You often have to write very tedious reports, and the content is usually very similar XD. I just rephrase things and treat it as writing practice XD.

4. Do not negotiate your salary casually—hold your bottom line. The salary range here is very wide, depending on the manager’s ability to assess people XD.

5. I have not yet participated in professional development opportunities or the year-end party, possibly because of the pandemic. Quite a few benefits have been suspended without any accompanying arrangements.

The above is based on my actual experience—no exaggeration and no taking sides, just sharing.