岱妮國際蠶絲有限公司

*After hearing the explanation, I think silk is truly amazing and has so many functions.

**I’m very satisfied with the salary; it’s higher than I expected.

***The people from the company were quite sincere during the interview. They even let me interact with future colleagues in the department, and answered my questions very directly. It felt great.

****The work management rules are very clear, and knowing they have been reviewed by the Labor Bureau is quite reassuring.

*****Lunch and dinner are provided, which feels like a great way to save money.

The product is unique, so there is a lot to learn and it requires a great deal of energy.

While chatting with the colleagues I interacted with, I learned that the company sometimes assigns project tasks, which creates a little pressure.

I live in Sanxia, so it’s a bit far from home.

1. Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the company's performance was also affected. However, what is commendable is that the company did not have a single day of unpaid leave. Although the bonuses were reduced, they were still paid out. I think this is truly worth encouraging.

2. Although there are many things to handle and the pressure is not insignificant, the growth is very evident. If your performance meets the company's expectations, I think raises come relatively quickly. I received a raise once within nearly three months of joining this company.

3. The company has undergone quite a few changes recently. It moved to a new office, and the overall environment has become very good. Many things have also become more transparent. There is no need to worry about being unable to take compensatory leave for overtime; even unused compensatory leave can be converted into pay. According to senior colleagues, the company has been improving continuously over the past two years, so I think it is a company worth looking forward to.

There could be more company-wide activities, such as domestic trips, group meals, barbecuing together for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and so on.

It is clear that the company is working hard to change, but there are still some areas that have not kept up with the pace. I think the systems could be improved further. Because supervisors have too many responsibilities, they do not have much time to listen to employees' concerns.

The position interviewed for was: Data Analysis Engineer

The interview process was divided into an initial interview and a second interview. The process was quite distinctive: the manager first explained where their department had shortcomings, which felt quite sincere.

To be honest, the salary was pretty good. I had only a little over a year of work experience and asked for NT$36,000 plus bonuses paid three times a year. There was also a dormitory available, and I heard that it only costs a little over NT$1,000 (though I don't know whether that's true??). If it really is that cheap, it would truly be a blessing for people like us who come up from southern Taiwan.

By the way, lunch was provided. My interview had just ended around lunchtime, and I saw the dishes; they looked pretty good (though I don't know whether they taste good).

Both the managers in the initial and second interviews gave me a good impression. It wasn't really like what people say online—that they just want to trick you into joining. The working environment was also acceptable. However, I heard that the systems are not very well established and would require time to build, which, to be honest, makes me quite hesitant……

I heard that the systems are not very well established and would require time to build.

No need to think about what to have for lunch

The boss likes to smoke and talk to you about life philosophies

There is no year-end bonus; performance bonuses are given three times a year, at the boss’s discretion, and the amount is not necessarily the same each time.

The design styles target an older age group, and the company prefers adding older designs. They are less fashionable.

There is no overtime pay. Everyone often works until eight or nine in the evening, and snacks are usually available at night.

Lunch is provided, which saves some money. The colleagues are decent, especially the warehouse auntie and sewing auntie on the second floor, who are both very nice. The company has shared vehicles that you can use, although they are not particularly good cars.

There are too many things to mention, and I don't know where to start. Although I left some time ago, the experience left a deep impression on me, so I wanted to share it.

1. The boss is not well educated, smokes heavily, and really likes hiring top graduates and then summoning them to the office to lecture them for half a day (I'm not joking).

2. The clothing designs and products are always old-fashioned and boring. There is basically no way to create designs you like because the boss's wife controls everything.

3. To become a favorite, you first have to win the favor of the boss or his wife. If you are not favored, your year-end bonus might be less than NT$3,000.

4. Graphic design or visual design is basically a very boring template-based job. The best approach is to take last year's design and modify it. They really like pressuring printing companies or vendors to lower their prices, while being both impatient and extremely picky.

5. The sales staff are almost always being scolded. Unless they need you to save face for the boss, when performance is poor, they do not reflect on whether the problem is with the products; instead, they fire people first.

6. The boss will remember how many minutes you spent in the restroom.

7. If you work in sales, design, or engineering, it is normal to work until midnight during the annual anniversary celebration.

8. Someone will clock in for you (this happened when I worked there; I don't know if it still does).

9. The annual employee turnover rate is incredibly high.

Free lunch.

The salary is okay.

Keep your eyes open. Hard work does not necessarily pay off, and employees monitor one another and report on each other (at the boss’s direction).

The boss is stingy and loves making grand promises. When in a good mood, they praise you to the skies; when in a bad mood, they publicly berate you. Truly bizarre.

You are monitored and listened to throughout the entire workday. There are at least two surveillance and audio-monitoring devices in every space. If you enjoy being watched, you are very welcome to apply.

The boss loves smoking and also likes to force people who go to the office to inhale secondhand smoke.

Those who write positive comments, please search your conscience and take pity on people who do not know the truth. Do some good!

If you have thick skin, know how to vie for favor and put on a good performance, and are strong in the skills required for the job, you might be able to cope.

Only those who have worked there and been hurt can understand that kind of pain.

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Run away quickly

It is basically the same company as 上下左右禾公司.

The boss is the same too.

Miserly, loves making grand promises, and completely unable to deliver.

They monitor employees all day. If you have a surveillance fetish, you’re very welcome to apply.

There are surveillance cameras all over the entire office building. It’s extremely scary.

The boss loves smoking and likes to force everyone to inhale secondhand smoke.

The advantages were probably written by current employees who were required to do so, right?

You can tell they were required just by looking at the standardized format.

The boss is like the emperor with no clothes, hahaha.

Free lunch and dinner

You can breathe in secondhand smoke

The staff turnover rate is quite high

There are quite a few long-serving employees

There are really only advantages and no disadvantages

There is only one advantage～I learned some knowledge about silk.

1. The average salary for store staff is 45,000～Not at all! That only applies to Taipei City or larger locations! Or perhaps after 7 or 8 years of seniority! For an ordinary store, getting 30,000 is already considered pretty good! They’re completely misleading people.

2. The pressure to meet performance targets is very high.

3. It’s unreasonable that the target bonus is decided by the head salesperson, who determines how much to give to the supporting staff—even whether to give them anything at all.

Before the interview, I searched for online reviews of the company. With a nervous and apprehensive heart, in the blink of an eye, I have already been working at the company for half a year. I can only say that there are all kinds of people online, and this platform has no filtering mechanism at all. Overall, this company is one where I can pursue my ambitions and that is worth looking forward to. I am very willing to grow together with the company. Regarding the negative comments from netizens about this company, I would say: What company nowadays has no shortcomings? Perhaps it meets my requirements, but the atmosphere may not suit you.

Colleagues get along too harmoniously, and there is no workplace gossip. This is the only shortcoming I can think of.

Free Chinese lunch

1. There is too much infighting, and you have to pick a side.

2. To be favored, you first have to win the favor of the boss or the boss’s assistant. If you are not favored, everything is difficult to do, and you may even be made a scapegoat.

3. Truly talented people cannot be retained.

4. Graphic design or other visual design is an uninteresting template-based job. Don’t expect to be able to use your own design skills. They are very fond of driving down the prices of printing companies or vendors, while also being in a hurry and extremely particular.

This place is great

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During the interview, I heard the interviewer say that the average salary for store staff in 2020 was NT$45,000. I didn’t believe it at first, but later asked a friend to inquire (about the store near the Presidential Office Building), and confirmed that it really was true. I was very excited.

The company’s management rules have been reviewed and approved by the Labor Department, which makes me feel reassured.

Before starting the job, there are 4–5 days of training. Looking at the curriculum, I felt it was very comprehensive—unlike my previous company, where we only had one day of pre-employment training before being sent to the store to face customers.

Although the store supervisor is young, I feel that they are very well-versed in handling interpersonal matters when discussing things. I think that’s pretty good.

There is a lot to learn, so I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up with the pace.

I heard there will be a computer skills test, so I’m a little worried about the exam.

During the interview, I heard the interviewer say that the average salary for store personnel in 2020 was NT$45,000. I didn't believe it at first, but I later asked a friend to inquire about the stores near the Presidential Office Building, and it was confirmed to be true, which made me very interested.

The company's management rules have been reviewed and approved by the Labor Bureau, which makes me feel reassured.

Before starting the job, there are 4–5 days of training. Looking at the course content, I feel it is very comprehensive. Unlike my previous company, where the pre-employment training lasted only one day before sending us to the stores to face customers.

Although the store supervisor is young, I feel that they are very knowledgeable about interpersonal relations when discussing matters. I think that is quite good.

There is a lot to learn, and I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up with the pace.

I heard there will be a computer skills test, and I’m a little worried about taking an exam.

During the interview, the company’s management system was explained. The company’s management system had been reviewed and approved by the Labor Bureau (the interviewer explicitly showed official documents from the Labor Bureau). This was quite unusual; in all my interview experience, I had never encountered a company that had submitted its internal policies to the Labor Bureau for review in advance. I felt that was quite positive.

The interview process was very detailed, but a little long. Through the interviewer’s explanation, I gained an understanding of the special silk industry and also developed a clear understanding of this company’s future prospects.

The salary offered was good and exceeded my expectations (by more than 2,000). Although I understand that learning specialized knowledge may be somewhat difficult and that there will be pressure, I am quite interested in giving it a try.

After touring the workplace, I found that there were quite a few young people around my age, so work probably would not be boring.

The learning pressure may be fairly high, but after discussing it with my family at home, I feel that learning useful things inevitably comes with some pressure.

The workplace is a little far from home (because I am not very good at riding a scooter).

During the interview, the company’s management system was explained. The company’s management system had been reviewed and approved by the Labor Bureau (the interviewer explicitly showed the official document from the Labor Bureau). This was quite special—in all my interview experience, I had never encountered a company that submitted its policies to the Labor Bureau for review in advance. It gave me a pretty good impression.

The interview process was very detailed, but a little long. Through the interviewer’s explanation, I gained an understanding of the unique silk industry and also fully understood this company’s future potential.

The salary offered was good and exceeded my expectations (by more than 2,000). Although I understand that learning professional knowledge may be somewhat challenging and that there will be pressure, I am quite interested in giving it a try.

After touring the workplace, I found that there were quite a few young people around my age, so work probably would not be boring.

The learning pressure may be fairly high, but after discussing it with my family at home, I feel that if I can learn useful things, some pressure is inevitable.

The workplace is a little far from home (because I am not very good at riding a motorcycle).

Free lunch is provided. Sometimes, when working overtime, there are large Costco-sized meal packs available to eat.

1. The boss is far too suspicious; everyone who joins is treated as a thief at first.

The company has more surveillance cameras than there are on the roads.

They probably have listening devices installed too. Sometimes, not long after you finish saying something, the boss will appear and respond to you personally.

It makes everyone feel constantly on edge.

2. When placing orders, they only want to get the cheapest deal. A single order may be sent back for revision five or six times.

It makes it difficult for employees to get their work done. Eventually, the order is placed too late and delays the work, but then they turn around and say that you were too slow.

3. Most of the internal staff are relatives or people with family connections—a typical family-run business.

The accountant clocks everyone in and out on time for the entire company.

4. The managers are the type who trick people into joining by leaving many things unclear.

Maybe if they explained everything clearly, no one would be willing to come work here anyway.

The interview also did not mention that the job would involve traveling to construction sites and handling field work, but in practice, you have to travel around and provide support everywhere.

It is supposedly an internal office position, yet it is more like an external field role.

5. There are quite a lot of meetings, and whenever the boss thinks of something, they will call you in for a chat.

You can passively smoke secondhand smoke for free

Mysteriously laid off because the secondary material needed a week for sampling

If you are a sycophant or smooth talker, or even someone who rises by stepping on others, this is the perfect place for you to shine.

1. The boss is wearing the emperor’s new clothes, surrounded by nothing but sycophantic ministers.

2. More than once, employees have been fired face-to-face without warning in meetings attended by twenty or thirty people, making for an extremely awkward scene.

3. Your colleagues may be gone next week—or suddenly disappear tomorrow, or even this afternoon...

4. The company has no systems, only paper, Office, and even word of mouth.

If you are a flatterer or smooth talker, or even someone who grows by stepping on others, this is the perfect place for you to shine.

1. The boss is wearing the emperor’s new clothes, and those beneath him are all sycophantic ministers.

2. On more than one occasion, employees have been fired face-to-face without warning in meetings attended by twenty or thirty people, making for an extremely embarrassing scene.

3. Your colleagues might be gone next week—or suddenly disappear tomorrow, or even this afternoon...

4. The company has no systems, only paper and Office, and sometimes just word of mouth.

1. The company provides meals, which can save you two or three thousand dollars a month.

2. The dormitory is very affordable. For someone like me who came from out of town, living in the dorm saves me another considerable amount.

3. Performance bonuses are paid every four months, so you don't have to wait until the year-end review, when your supervisor may have forgotten all about your good performance at the beginning of the year.

4. The company provides training and also heavily subsidizes external training expenses.

5. As mentioned above, the company encourages young employees to develop a second area of expertise. It provides opportunities to transfer to different departments for learning.

Summary: The boss is actually quite willing to give young people opportunities. Since my academic and professional background isn't particularly outstanding, I was surprised that the company not only did not cut my requested salary, but also gave me a raise soon after I joined. They are fairly generous. There are also many programs that subsidize courses that employees can apply for. For people who value personal growth, this is a very good company.

1. Employees have to take turns serving as the employee on duty. This may happen once a month, and at lunchtime you have to sweep and mop the floor instead of taking a break.

2. Employees have to take turns cleaning the restrooms themselves.

3. The job often requires overtime.

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The position I interviewed for was a web graphic designer, and the interview consisted of two stages. The first stage involved questions about my understanding of the company and my opinions on the company’s promotional materials and other aspects. After the verbal interview, I was scheduled to take a computer-based test. Once the test was completed, there was another round of verbal questions and answers. Total time spent: approximately two hours. There was not really anything particularly problematic about the first stage, except that they did not mention when notifying me about the interview that there would be a computer-based test; I only found out during the interview. The second stage involved questions about the interviewee’s personality traits. I had assumed that the interview would be conducted by a senior manager, but they merely sent someone from below to pass the time. If they were not genuinely considering hiring someone, they should not have notified people about a second interview and wasted so many people’s valuable time. This position is still being repeatedly posted......

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1. No overtime pay

2. The boss constantly monitors and eavesdrops

3. No pay raises