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 job responsibilities for the publishing graphic designer position, they had no idea and could not answer any of my questions. They did not even know how to turn on the air conditioner in the interview room, so I nearly suffocated while waiting inside for another graphic design manager. After waiting for a long time, the manager arrived, but gave a rather vague explanation as well. Later, the two HR representatives and one graphic design manager left, saying they needed to contact the assistant and asking 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 assistant would not be coming to interview me, and the interview was over. Graphic designers at this company are treated as responsible for completing their duties regardless of hours worked, and overtime is unpaid. There is only a NT$60 missed-meal allowance (bento boxes now cost over NT$100—what can you eat for NT$60?). The year-end bonus is fixed at one month’s salary and does 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.