Vantaggi
This is a fun, creative and innovative company. People here are incredibly helpful and supportive - quite the opposite from some of the companies I've worked for. The team-oriented culture is a breath of fresh air and it seems like management encourages cross-divisional collaboration. It blows me away to be walking the halls with some of the most talented and accomplished people in the industry. Being in an entertainment company is a lot of fun, even for the accountants. Lucasfilm throws great parties, we've got a free movie screening every weekend and a fitness center on site. We've even got a subsidized daycare center. In terms of facilities, there are two ranches in west Marin County. The buildings are so unique and beautiful, they're almost indescribable. And then there is the campus in San Francisco's Presidio with views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. We also have a studio in Singapore - don't know much about that, though. At least in my role, I've found pretty good work-life balance. Of course there are times when things get pretty hairy and we're working long hours, but I haven't had trouble requesting and taking vacation time. Another wonderful (and civilized) benefit is that the company closes between Christmas and New Year's. All in all, I'm happy here.
Svantaggi
Being privately held, there is no equity to be had here. Bonuses can be inconsistent. Also, the organization is kind of flat so if you're looking to climb a corporate ladder, this probably isn't the best place to do that.