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I just spent 4 hours researching EA.
Here's what current employees actually say.
Most people think EA is just sports games and loot boxes.
But there's way more beneath the surface.
I broke down EA like a video game review using real employee data.
Here's what I found….
THE GOOD STUFF:
• Work-life balance is consistently praised
• 3.9 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor
• 75% would recommend to a friend
• Strong company culture and passionate people
• Paid internships (rare in 2025)
• Six-figure salaries for director roles
• Remote work options available
THE RED FLAGS:
• Career growth is a major complaint
• "Minimal options for growth or ability to change roles"
• Pay is below industry average (multiple reviews confirm)
• Heavy bureaucracy slows everything down
• Layoffs happen almost yearly
• New ownership has people feeling uneasy
THE REALITY CHECK:
EA is huge.10,000+ employees huge.
That size brings stability.
But it also brings politics.
One engineer called it "working at the DMV."
Another said "you will get laid off."
But a5-year employee said it's a "great place to work."
So who's right?
Both.
Big studios are like that.
Your experience depends on your team, your manager, and your expectations.
BOTTOM LINE:
EA is good for:
• Learning from talented people
• Work-life balance
• Benefits and job security (mostly)
• Getting big projects on your resume
EA is NOT good for:
• Fast career growth
• Top-tier compensation
• Avoiding corporate red tape
• Job security during bad years
The gaming industry is rough right now.
Layoffs are everywhere.
EA is no exception.
But they're also launching record-breaking games like Battlefield 6.
So there's opportunity if you know where to look.
Want the full breakdown with salary data, patch notes, and whether you should actually apply? I made a complete video breaking down EA like a video game review.
Drop a comment on which company I should review next.
Ubisoft?
Valve?
Nintendo?
Let me know.
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Whether you're navigating in a video game or the job market, remember:
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Always keep leveling up.
I will see you in the next issue.
Dellyn Lee Founder of Dellyn Digital
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