Vantaggi
Could not speak any more highly of my coworkers at Hachette. The culture is incredible, especially in an industry that is prone to toxicity. Certain managers go above and beyond to demonstrate their care for employees, and I was offered a raise and bonus after just six months. There is a wonderful emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives (but some senior management still seems very out of touch). Overall, of all Big 5 Publishers, Hachette ranks among the best as far as culture is concerned. The office in New York is incredibly nice as well. It feels more like a tech office than a publisher.
Svantaggi
Turnover at Hachette is incredibly high, which makes already intense workloads all the more difficult to manage. Burnout is so high across publishing, and it just becomes exhausting to see your coworkers come and go so often. Some systems seem outdated as well. Pay is standard for the industry but still incredibly low for New York. Company culture varies a TON across imprints and teams, so one employee's experience can be vastly different from another's (I just happened to land at an AMAZING team).