Company: Apple
Date: 2017-03-22
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

Great teams, stressful atmosphere, okay-ish pay
Pros: The biggest pro to working at Apple is the people who work there. There is a heavy focus on teamwork and camaraderie, and that made it a very pleasant work environment. There is a certain prestige that comes with working at Apple, and this is made clear in the swag, the secrecy surrounding launches, and the constant reminder that there are 100 people who would do anything to be where you are. Pay is great when you consider it as a retail part-time job, not so great for career-oriented goals. In general, there are many amazing managers who truly care about their employees, and many great opportunities that come with the job (depending on which area of the company you're in).
Cons: Lots of workplace politics. Only the favorites seem to move up, the rest are not as appreciated or even acknowledged. There is a big divide between the technical, repair, and inventory teams. Pay is not competitive enough considering the company as a whole. Work life balance is non-existent, the atmosphere is always hectic, always busy, and always extremely high expectations. Ultimately, I loved my time here, but was definitely ready to move on towards the end.