Workplace reviews and discussion: OP_台灣中科生物技研股份有限公司

Convenient transportation, located at an intersection of downtown and an MRT station. The view from the higher floors is quite good. You don’t have to clean yourself because a cleaning lady comes once a week. Household products are often available to take home and use, and there are opportunities to try new products. The colleagues are all quite young and easy to get along with, and the boss is approachable. The work is methodical and gives employees a sense of accomplishment. The company is willing to give newcomers opportunities, while experienced employees can also immediately put their abilities to use. The staff size is neither too large nor too small—around 50 people, with about half working in-house. The environment is fairly comfortable. Not having to listen to music at work is good, although some people might consider it a drawback. Overtime does not go past 7 p.m. Lunch break can last until 1:30 p.m. There are opportunities to see, hear about, or participate in things that aren’t available at other companies. If sales targets are met, employees can have McDonald’s breakfast and FamilyMart coffee. Some departments offer additional quarterly and annual bonuses. Taking leave is easy and you won’t be hassled, although it’s best not to take leave for important meetings. The boss encourages employees to take vacations and travel, and places importance on physical and mental well-being.

There are many shops nearby, but not much that’s actually good to eat. The pace is fast, and having to push for sales every month can be stressful; even in-house staff feel pressure when shipments need to go out or there are many marketing activities to handle. It’s difficult to slack off at work or sneak out to buy food. You can’t secretly sleep during meetings because the seats are packed fairly closely together. The work requires dedication and ideas; otherwise, it can be very stressful. It’s best to come only if you’re genuinely interested, as you’ll be happier doing the job. You often have to queue for the restroom because there are many women working at CTBC Bank across the street. There is no free coffee. The elevators take longer around lunchtime because one was damaged after the earthquake and has never been properly repaired. The internet may run more slowly every Wednesday, which may be the computer backup day, but this only happens that day. A small number of colleagues take excessive leave, which affects the company’s impression of them. Distributors and suppliers can be difficult to deal with, and sales and procurement managers have a tougher time.