I would have left earlier if I could - Anonymous employee Mattel Employee Review

2.0
18 Apr 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Looks great to your friends and family Toy sales/discounts

Cons

Low pay Old systems Bad management Half day Fridays are unrealistic as people stay back anyway Employees that have been working here for a long time keep the old school & toxic culture going

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Mattel is a notable name and you get to work with some really great brands.

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Great exciting brands. Strong IP

Cons

Layoffs pretty often. No transparency on restructuring

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