THQ Employee Review

Former Employee – worked at THQ

Pros – Nice people
Good place to learn the basics of the job and then move onto a company that knows what it is doing
There were some good perks:
Cafeteria with excellent pricing, free or extremely low priced video games, parties, BBQs, holiday events

Cons – Senior mgmt still runs the place like a mom and pop operation; which works in some instances, but has a negative impact on the growth of the company. Rules apply to some, but not to all. Rush to complete video games without really looking at the quality of the end product; ruined many potential franchises (Saints Row, UFC, Destroy All Humans). Rush to hire Senior Management , who only remain with the company for a year or two...HR does not look at the big picture and the best to hire; just to get the position filled. Tremendous turnover (25%).
Too many clicks, too much politics and boys clubs...advancement takes place by who you know, not by what you know, what you can or have done for the company.

Advice to Senior Management – Find new leadership...someone who knows how to run a company and not just put a spin on things.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend