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- "great people you work with at the lower levels but diminishes as you go up the ranks" (in 146 reviews)
- "Good work life balance; they actively try to make sure people aren't worked too hard." (in 28 reviews)
- "Low pay across the board except for the rare few dozen who are either execs or particularly special/tenured devs." (in 83 reviews)
- "People who are still considered new are given less trust and struggle moving the needle for their role, especially middle management on non" (in 63 reviews)
- "Low compensation in an exceptionally high cost of living area and ever rising demands" (in 23 reviews)
- "Most of the have zero management training, no college education, and no leadership qualities whatsoever." (in 21 reviews)
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Reviews about "work environment"
Return to all Reviews- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Incredibly creative environment where you get to work alongside top artists in the industry. Management are very caring as well.
Cons
There aren't any cons I have experienced in my time there. Other than the cost of living for Irvine being really unforgiving.
- Former Contractor, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Wonderful work environment and people
Cons
Can’t think of one. I was a temp and wish I could have stayed longer
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Great culture but horrible supervisors and job opportunities
Oct 13, 2012 - Account and Technical Services Tier II in Irvine, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Blizzard has a really relaxed work environment based around the culture of the games they produce. It's very relaxed and everyone there is proud to be a nerd/geek. They offer great health benefits and bonuses and profit sharing to full time employees
Cons
The attendance policies in the Customer Service department is based on a point system. Each time you call out it's three points, and it only takes nine points to get a write up, and twelve to be fired. They do not accept doctors notes to excuse absences, and if you are gone for more than three days in a row you have to apply for FMLA to cover the time you missed or else you risk getting written up or fired. There is also a lot of favoritism that goes on.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
-Work environment was friendly and relaxed -Discounted company products -Yearly game related rewards
Cons
-Hourly pay is low compared to other companies hiring in the same position
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Nothing but lies
Mar 8, 2019 - Customer Service Representative in Austin, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Free Blizzard games and discounted Activision games. If you just graduated HS or a freshman in college perfect place to work.
Cons
Pays employees below industry standards. Bullied and hostile work environment. Lack of advancement and no transparency. Drug use. Supervisors with no management experience. Unfair wage practices.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
A lot of changes...
May 10, 2020 - Customer Service Representative in ParisRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
- Good work environment - awesome people - working with geeks for geeks
Cons
A lot changed during the years and while it became more and more professional it also lost a lot of it's spirit and moved toward a normal customer support job instead of being something special.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
A seriously great place to work!
Feb 23, 2015 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I just celebrated my two year anniversary with Blizzard and I can honestly say it has been the quickest, most fun, challenging, and awesome experience. I get to work in a relaxed environment with great people who 'care' and have high goals and expectations. People are here because they want to be here and be part of something big.
Cons
Advancement and segmentation of teams.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great environment to work. Plenty of helpful coworkers.
Cons
Nothing special which can I think of.
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Solid place to work with its issues
Feb 1, 2023 - Senior 2D Artist in Irvine, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Decent benefits, great people who are passionate about what they do. A work environment that is trending better and better as they work to improve. Fun projects. Decent pay. Not the best, but not the worst. A place to dig in and stay if you are able to. Educational opportunities to learn and grow. Blizzard has an energy that makes you want to make cool stuff and it feels like working with friends rather than coworkers. Lots of fun swag like shirts, games, Christmas gifts, etc.
Cons
Promotions are hard to get. Raises are small but usually happen each year. Review structure is imposed by Activision and is a disgrace. Blizzard can be penny wise and pound foolish and often let talent go rather than keeping them well paid and happy. Talent attrition is likely one of the biggest issues. A mountain of bureaucracy exists making it difficult to change the direction of the ship. That goes from the top to the bottom.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Blizzard is easily the best place I've ever worked!
Sep 25, 2018 - Transmission Engineer in Irvine, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
So many helpful, passionate, and genuine people all working to deliver the best products and customer experiences. It is truly a joy to work in such a great environment.
Cons
Not enough time in the day to learn, see, or experience everything that is going on around the Blizzard campus.
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