Now I Understand Why Nobody Lasts Here - Anonymous employee Play Interactive Employee Review

- Friendly and supportive colleagues. However, most of them left already. Turn over is too high. - Flexible lunch hour. Not too strict on timing. - Office environment is generally quiet, good for those who prefer a quiet workspace. - Flexible working style. As long as tasks are done but take note on the deadline or sudden wave of work. - Opportunities to handle multiple areas of work (not for the faint hearted). - Straightforward reporting structure. Not too many layers of approval needed. - Free parking space at the office. - Workload is manageable and not overwhelming.

- Office is located deep inside an industrial area with poor accessibility, lack of public transport, limited food options, and frequent traffic congestion, especially during peak hours. - Area is prone to flooding when it rains, and full of stray dogs and discarded waste. No cleaner is provided, and unbelievably, there isn’t even a rubbish bin in the office. Staff are expected to bring their trash home to throw away. - Management lacks transparency and integrity. Promises are made but never fulfilled, even after work is delivered. - No proper onboarding or guidance - new employees are expected to know everything from day one. - Unrealistic KPIs are set, and failure to hit them is often used as grounds for termination. - Toxic work culture. Employees are constantly threatened with warning letters and termination notices.

Play Interactive has been a valuable platform for growth, especially for those who are willing to learn and step outside their comfort zones. The company might be a SME, but it offers real exposure to branding, licensing, and international partnerships—opportunities rarely found elsewhere. Leadership provides staff with multiple chances to improve and even supports team members beyond work, including initiatives to care for the stray dogs in the area (a kind gesture that has been twisted unfairly in some reviews). The team culture is friendly and collaborative, especially among those who are responsible and committed.

The company may not be the right fit for individuals looking for hand-holding or those unwilling to take ownership of their responsibilities. Unfortunately, some former staff took advantage of the lenient environment, arriving late, failing to meet deadlines, and not delivering results—despite being given second and third chances. It’s disheartening to see such individuals leave and resort to posting unfair, exaggerated reviews as retaliation.