◆ Fixed annual salary increase of $1,500–$2,000

◆ Most of the time, there is no overtime

◆ The work is relatively straightforward

For a design position, the salary and benefits are considered quite good.

◆ Those who build good relationships can get promoted and receive raises extremely quickly; ability is basically not taken into account

◆ Some of the work by senior in-house designers is worse than that of recent university graduates; the aesthetic judgment is lacking

◆ Managers occasionally come up with sudden ideas that take up everyone’s time with meetings, resulting in situations where you have to work unpaid overtime at home

◆ They love to paint an overly rosy picture and talk about unrealistic future prospects; don’t get your hopes up—just listen and move on

◆ There are many two-faced people who smile to your face while scheming behind your back. Unless you are naturally rather insensitive, you may find it somewhat painful to stay

There are not many opportunities to work with high-quality clients.

Be careful: if you stay too long and later move on, you may not have many presentable projects to show.

Even if you are lucky enough to encounter one, the company may not give you enough time to do your best work.

Overall, although this is a workplace that spends all day telling you to improve your abilities and offering positive encouragement,

in practice it is more suitable for people who have no goals, aspirations, or passion for design, and who do not mind being used as a manager’s go-to tool person.