Good starter job for linguists but not much chance of progression - Translation Checker RWS Group Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly department, although some groups can be cliquey. Good benefits even for the starting graduates. Overtime offered at 1.5 times normal pay (for my department at least) so good for saving up. Company offers Christmas party, shuttle bus service, office fitness sessions at lunchtime.

Cons

Seems to be hardly any chance of advancing within the company. Really high turnover among graduates as work is very repetitive and most people only stay for 9 months- 1 year. Hardly any positive feedback, especially compared to the amount of negative feedback. Difficult to find somewhere to live or park in the area - very expensive in terms of cost of living.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

Excellent place to gain hands-on experience with AI/ML training data workflows. The project guidelines are very clear and structured.

Cons

The work is highly repetitive and sitting for long hours requires deep focus. Deadlines are tight with strict weekly accuracy quotas.

1.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Decent paying side job, flexible hours

Cons

Absolute nightmare to get paid. You WILL have to complain in order to get paid, and you will most likely have to complain more than once in order to get the answer you need. I still haven't been paid for work done months ago! Everyone that reads this with a similar issue needs to do what I did and bring it to the attention of the state labor boards.

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