Pros
Good pension scheme, staff discounts and some other random perks (partly subsidised canteen, etc.) that don't even begin to make up for the mental destruction you will endure whilst working here. AVOID!
Cons
- Salaries and benefit packages are not competitive especially given commute costs (from London or other). - You're stuck in the middle of nowhere so your lunch break recreation/food options are limited. - Misleading job descriptions means you may end up in the wrong role. - Destructive and bullying senior management that encourages a toxic backstabbing culture within the team, and often ridicule employees in public. - Favouritism for Japanese employees. - Backwards culture that rewards loyalty over ability. - Management by fear. - Outside (non-Sony) experience is not valued. - Backwards culture that isolates women. In an office of 400 employees, not a single female in a leadership position - in this day and age! - Misleading bonus structure proposed by line manager with the knowledge that targets are completely unachievable and out of your influence. - Overtime is demanded by managers, but withholding the key fact that overtime can be claimed back. Why do you hide this benefit from your team? - Certain incompetent employees are protected by senior management so they stick around for years despite all stakeholders (including HR) being aware of their deficiencies. - No empowerment at all, no decision making-power even for positions that require 10+ years of experience. Complete micro-management. - HR try to be supportive but their hands are tied by strict archaic culture that protects the wrong people. - Working from home is not allowed except for extreme circumstances (snow, etc.). Again, in this day and age! - Destructive culture that highlights mistakes/areas of development but offers zero support or solutions. The worst part was the lack of team spirit, encouraged by managers. Constant bullying, backstabbing and being thrown under the bus. Not a nice place to work at all.