Paper publisher proves incapable of leading cutting edge technology - Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer Pearson Employee Review

1.0
17 Apr 2009
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Pros

Discounted text books. Several departments give you a laptop that you can take home and use personally (though don't let IT support know).

Cons

Micromanagement from senior managers and directors. Very low morale. No work/life balance; demands to work weekends and evenings constantly. Ongoing high stress. Poor planning and execution of plans. No progress opportunities. incurable leadership incompetence. Utter dishonesty from management, they tell you one thing then do another. Miserable working conditions.

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Pros

Smart people, supportive environment and good benefits

Cons

Tight deadlines and it gets busy at times

2.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

When a project goes according to plan you can work with some great people and make decent money.

Cons

Bad behavior is tolerated when you have a weak team member. They are allowed to remain on payroll, even if they do not effectively contribute. The burden is often placed on the team members willing to pick up the slack. Promotions are not given to the most qualified. They are randomly assigned. There are some horrible scoring directors as a result.

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