no personal life - Systems Administrator Hydraulx Employee Review

Nice coworkers, projects were fun

The pay was often late

Despite the oppressive atmosphere created by management, the crew members hold their heads high. The sense of camaraderie is what makes the situation tolerable. If you're interested in loading up your reel with shots, this is the place, as the workload is monstrous, way too much for this sized workforce.

The owners of this company are endlessly cruel. They will never miss a chance to scream at an artist, often using derogatory terms that have no place in a business. They relish at publicly belittling those that have less power than them. I can't convey how inappropriate their language and behavior are, it needs to be seen to be believed. And this trickles down to their little minions as well. Even the overblown maintenance guy feels empowered to berate anyone he can when the opportunity presents itself. The disrespect of the crew also extends into real world hardships as paychecks are famously late, sometimes weeks behind as the owners roll up to the office in luxury cars. The hours are often brutal, and there are zero comforts provided. No meals. No snacks. Not even if you're there until midnight on a Sunday. If you're lucky there may be soda or water. But don't touch the sparkling water, as you will be yelled at in front of everybody. You seriously need thick skin to survive at this place. (I've seen more people crying here than any company I've ever worked at. ) As for the actual vfx, the work can either be good, or total garbage. There was a time when they were one of the best small vfx shops out there. No longer, they have been far surpassed by their peers.