Workplace reviews and discussion: 國高紙品股份有限公司

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At the beginning of the interview, two female HR representatives explained the company’s benefits and regulations. Later, when I asked about the responsibilities of the publishing graphic designer position, they had no idea at all and could not answer any of my questions. They did not even know how to turn on the air conditioning in the interview room. I had to wait inside for the manager overseeing the other graphic designer, and nearly suffocated from the heat. After waiting a long time, the manager finally came, but gave only a rather vague explanation. The two HR representatives and one graphic design manager then left, saying they needed to contact the special assistant and asked me to wait a little longer. The interview had been scheduled several days in advance, but on the day itself, it felt as though no one at the company took it seriously. In the end, they informed me that the special assistant would not be coming to interview me, so the interview ended. The graphic designers at this company are under a responsibility-based system, with no overtime pay. There is only a NT$60 missed-meal allowance (lunch boxes now cost over NT$100—what can you eat for NT$60?). The annual year-end bonus is fixed at one month’s salary and will not change. There are gifts or cash bonuses for the three major holidays and birthdays, but they did not say how much. It feels like a very traditional and closed-off industry.