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Diversion Books

Is this your company?

A disastrous company that thrives on control and disrespect - Editor Diversion Books Employee Review

2.0
21 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You'll quickly learn how to recognize warning signs before accepting a job anywhere else.

Cons

-Working at Diversion Books is like stepping into a nightmare disguised as a publishing company. -The managers act like tyrants - controlling, dismissive, and completely uninterested in hearing anyone's ideas. -Experience and skill mean nothing here. You are treated like a disposable intern, regardless of your qualifications. -The owner runs the company like a personal kingdom, making reckless decisions that destroy morale and careers overnight. -Firing employees without warning or basic respect is treated as routine. -The lack of emotional awareness is staggering, and genuine communication is nonexistent. -The talented people leave as soon as they can, and the ones who stay are just trying to survive the chaos.

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5.0
16 Sept 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

For me, being part of a strong, close-knit team is very important, so I'm all set on that count here. There are also solid opportunities for quick advancement, and management encourages creativity and constructive feedback. I think it's a great place to learn about the publishing industry. I'm also pleased with the benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks).

Cons

Sometimes expectations can stress you out, especially when the workload is heavy.

1.0
9 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You might meet a few decent coworkers before they burn out and leave.

Cons

- The workplace is a constant struggle for survival, not a place to grow. - Managers thrive on fear, snapping at employees for problems beyond anyone’s control. - Urgent crises appear weekly with no one capable of fixing them, while the real culprits remain untouchable. - High turnover is the norm. Colleagues disappear overnight and replacements arrive clueless, creating a revolving door of frustration. - New hires are treated like temporary bandages rather than investments, poisoning the entire culture. - Communication is hollow, filled with buzzwords and fake motivation, leaving employees alone to navigate impossible expectations. - Micromanagement is rampant, yet guidance and support are nonexistent. - Problems escalate while employees are blamed for failures they cannot prevent.

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