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Penguin Random House

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It's a good job, but it will be the only thing you do with your time - Anonymous employee Penguin Random House Employee Review

2.0
9 June 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A fantastic group of very driven people create a truly impressive collection of works. The staff is supportive of each other and you learn a ton while you are there. While the pay isn't great, the benefits and vacation days are good.

Cons

There is no such thing as "done with your work for the day." No one understands the boundary between work and life, and all of the editorial employees work non-stop. The company hires driven, smart people and then takes advantage of how driven they are by forcing more and more work on them. It is an unhealthy place to stay in for too long.

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Pros

Great writing, Top tier production

Cons

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2.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Great People, wonderful industry, books!

Cons

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