Pros
The work environment is clean, and you can listen to music (This may sound ordinary, but I really couldn’t think of anything else).
Cons
1. Typhoon days off are unpaid.
2. The supervisor’s statements are inconsistent. The salary discussed during the interview differs from the actual salary, and you may not necessarily receive the promised amount upon completing the probationary period.
3. The company uses a clock-in system for starting work but a responsibility-based system for ending work. Overtime pay is only provided if the supervisor approves it (the prerequisite is that the supervisor acknowledges it as overtime; otherwise, it is considered a lack of ability on your part, meaning you could not finish the work on time and had to stay behind on your own).
4. Information flow among the supervisors is likewise poor.
5. The boss has a different definition of the year-end bonus from the general public. The boss considers it a bonus to reward colleagues for working harder in the coming year, rather than compensation for your hard work during the period you worked at the company. Therefore, if you have worked for less than a year, the bonus is not paid proportionally—in other words, you receive nothing. However, year-end bonuses are discretionary benefits in the first place, so if you care a lot about year-end bonuses, you may want to skip this company.
6. Ask clearly during the interview: What is the base salary? What is the total monthly salary? (Protect yourself—after all, we all work hard to earn a living.)
P.S. There is quite a large difference between the full salary and the base salary shown on the pay slip. I am not sure whether the company uses only the base salary when calculating its pension contributions (because this affects the pension; plainly speaking, it may mean reporting a lower salary than the actual one). However, they also do not count meal allowances or transportation subsidies, in addition to the base salary, as compensation earned through work, which could be considered exploiting a loophole in the law.
Base salary + meal allowance + transportation subsidy = full salary (the salary originally discussed)
*The insured salary for Labor Insurance is reported by the insured unit based on the employee’s total monthly salary, in accordance with the “Labor Insurance Insured Salary Classification Table.” Therefore, in addition to the base salary, overtime pay, various allowances, bonuses, and so on must all be included in the calculation of the total monthly salary as long as they constitute compensation received for work.*
There are no barriers between colleagues; they help one another, and the atmosphere is harmonious.
1. The company takes on many projects through referrals or within personal circles, with very little business development... As a result, those projects ultimately get derailed by demands driven by relationships that cannot be refused.
2. The company requires everyone to write a daily progress report, but people at the management level do not read them or keep track of progress; they only wait to collect the money.
3. They really like taking on very urgent projects and then telling everyone that they cannot turn them down because of personal connections... so everyone has to work overtime to get them done. Basically, it operates under a responsibility-based work system! Few people dare to apply for overtime pay.
4. They really like reusing and modifying old work. Compared with design, this company places more importance on closing projects quickly—but this is a design company!
5. Communication among the managers is extremely poor. This company always emphasizes communication, but information does not flow smoothly among the managers at all! Even if you tell just one of them something, it is essentially the same as not telling anyone.
The atmosphere among colleagues is pleasant; everyone gets along easily and works as a united team.
1. Typhoon days off are unpaid.
2. The Labor Standards Act clearly approved the deduction of half a day's pay for sick leave, but this was only implemented this year (numerous employees had raised concerns in the meantime, but none were followed up on).
3. There is no systematic training for any position upon joining the company; colleagues learn independently and teach one another.
4. Employees clock in when starting work, but are expected to take responsibility for completing their work after hours. Overtime pay is only provided after approval and signature by a supervisor (new policy).
5. Supervisors' statements are inconsistent. Be cautious, as the job duties and benefits discussed during the interview may differ from the actual conditions.