ESPN reviews

Long, long hours. Always. Workload is always an issue and work/life balance is just a theoretical concept. Morale is very low (for anyone who's been there longer than 4 months) and management offers nothing but empty promises in this regard. Congress has a better track record of keeping promises, actually. Bristol is not an appealing place to live: There is nothing for young people to do, but Connecticut's high tax and crime rate make it equally unattractive for families. There are some nice areas and wonderful schools in the area, but your spouse would need a significant income if you wanted to live in any of those places. You may think otherwise, but it is actually harder to be a sports fan when working at ESPN. Instead of watching football with your family, chances are you'll be at work instead. Think about that for a minute. Promotions are inconsistent; standards vary greatly between departments. Compensation is significantly below market at all levels. Because so many people want to work for ESPN (or think they do) management makes no effort at employee retention; employees are generally regarded as expendable. Much of the technology used at ESPN is proprietary, so you techies will gain skills that are not often transferable. Did I mention the never ending long hours?

it can be a very political environment in which some talented people find it hard to advance. there is a fairly strong old boys network that operates at espn, and although it is very possible to achieve success at espn if you are not part of this club, it can sometimes be a longer road to travel.