The leader in educational publishing, but doesn't seem to be moving fast enough in today's world - Senior Editor Pearson Employee Review

3.0
30 Oct 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Pretty lax on vacation Great products, especially compared to competition If you seek out good mentors, you can find them Industry leader

Cons

Too big...decisions take a very long time Slow to move from analog to digital, although trying No office "perks" Low Pay, or perhaps pay division (my direct reports made pennies and I felt horrible about it) I was promoted relatively fast, but many in my division went 3-4 years with no promotion

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Pros

> Good flexibility and work enviornment

Cons

> Hours force you to stay late sometimes

2.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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