Pros
For the first three years; I used to love working at this game company. It was a dream job: passionate colleagues, exciting project, generous perks, and a culture that encouraged creativity and collaboration. I felt proud to be part of a team that delivered an amazing game that millions of players enjoyed.
Kontras
But, For the last two years; - Management does not value our opinions, expertise, or contributions. They treated us like disposable resources, constantly demanding more without giving us the tools, time, or recognition we needed to deliver quality work. I often found myself (more than often) working on tasks that were later scrapped or changed completely after a 30 seconds demonstration, which is frustrating and demotivating. - People can make disastrous mistakes (literally, causing months of work loss) and get away with it completely. - There is a very obvious unequal treatment of employees. Foreign workers seem to be treated better and given more opportunities (and salary) than local workers like myself. - A more recent problem is the inadequate salary increase. While the company recently announced a salary increase, it's not enough to cover the country's inflation rate. It's disappointing to see the company's lack of commitment to adequately compensating its employees, especially when living expenses are increasing. - The company does literally nothing to increase motivation at all. It feels like the company doesn't care about our well-being or job satisfaction, which makes it hard to stay motivated and committed to our work. Our office does not even look like a video game company. Our art department has a separate office which looks like a modern and fun place to work, and the company only shares the photos of this separate office (the one with the huge TaleWorlds logo), creating the perception that this is where everyone works. In reality, most employees are stuck in the bland and uninspiring main office. Overall, I would not recommend working at TaleWorlds. The unequal treatment of employees, the unreliable bonus system, the inadequate salary increase, the lack of motivation-boosting initiatives make it a difficult and unrewarding place to work. While there are some positives, they're outweighed by the negatives. If you're considering a job here, I'd advise you to proceed with caution and be aware of these issues that are mostly recent, which is the last 2 years.