Tiger formed the starting dataset for NavTech's work.
Having written alot of code (at Kivera) to process NavTech's dataset, I can tell you that the data is dirty... very dirty.
This is old news. This was done years ago by researchers in New Zealand... and we didn't invade.
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I'm not talking about whether or not I can wear shorts to the office, or come and go when I please, I'm taking about the fundamental way people are treated by their coworkers.
Pixar has systematically tried to present itself as a "fun" place to work, not like other companies. My point is that it is not a playground. It is at least as bad as other companies, in my experience much worse. I've worked many places, including other studios, and Pixar has been far and away the worse place I've worked.
Evidence of what? The Pixar Salary mess was written up in many magazines and newspapers, was a subject of Talk Radio shows in the SF Bay Area, and was discussed on CNN. Ask around at Pixar, anyone who worked at the company during that period can verify all the details.
A google search should find some of the info. I found
If you ask nicely one of your coworkers might give you a copy of the list. Although the CFO sent email to everyone asking them to delete the email, I know that many saved the info.
The lawsuit Pixar filed in Contra Costa County against the unnamed perp(s) the day it happened (or perhaps the next day) are a matter of public record.
As to the other claims, again just ask the older employees. The Oscar(s) techical and otherwise were diplayed in the lobby of Pixar when they were on Pt Richmond within months of recieving them.
Picture of Steve Jobs on Steve's desk? I have photos and would be happy to email you a copy if you would like.
My third claim, and the only somewhat subjective one was that PIxar is caste ridden. The only people who cannot see it are those at the top. What department are you in? You would not question this if you weren't on the production side. Ask those in accounting, systems, facilities, maybe even those in tools. See what they think.
As a former Pixar employee, let me state unequivically that all those stories about how great it is to work at Pixar are bullshit. It is a horribly caste ridden company with those in higher castes barely acknowledging the existance of those in lower castes. It doesn't matter that they put all the bathrooms in one place.
When I was there I often had occasion to visit Steve Jobs office. What did I find on his desk? He had on his desk an 8x10 photo of... himself. I shit you not. I took photos of the office showing this as I figured my friends would not believe me if I told them about it.
Tippet Studio nearby in Berkeley is a much better place to work, but understand that it doesn't matter if you are making canoes or movies, work is work.
Like most "information" in these fluff articles about Pixar their statement that
At the end of the second gallery is a trophy case holding some of Pixar's awards -- including two Oscars and a Golden Globe. "We were really reluctant for a long time to display these -- we're still a little embarrassed by the whole thing.
is patently false. As soon as they could they built a case for it an displayed and Oscar shortly after Toy Story. I know. I was there.
Some of you may recall the Salary Snafu at Pixar around 1997 or 1998. Someone emailed to everyone at the company a list of employee salaries making it seems as if the mail came from Steve Jobs. To top it off the mail came the Monday morning of the week of employee reviews. Every employee went into their review knowing how much their boss was paid and how much their coworkers was paid.
There were alot of unhappy people. That list showed that Pixar's salaries were awarded without regard to skill, exprerience, or performance. There could be upwards of 20K/yr separating office mates with the same skill/experience/title/performance.
As you might guess, quite a few larger than expected raises were negotiated that year.
Although a lawsuit was filed they never caught the guilty party. No doubt some disgruntled ex-employee...
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Tiger formed the starting dataset for NavTech's work. Having written alot of code (at Kivera) to process NavTech's dataset, I can tell you that the data is dirty... very dirty.
Gee... or was it in an Oliver Stone movie? Or maybe in the National Enquirer?
Before you start throwing stones at the "evil US" and ranting on and on, please note that the Australians did the original work.
This is old news. This was done years ago by researchers in New Zealand... and we didn't invade.
I'm not talking about whether or not I can wear shorts to the office, or come and go when I please, I'm taking about the fundamental way people are treated by their coworkers.
Pixar has systematically tried to present itself as a "fun" place to work, not like other companies. My point is that it is not a playground. It is at least as bad as other companies, in my experience much worse. I've worked many places, including other studios, and Pixar has been far and away the worse place I've worked.
Sorry, no. I'm a different disgruntled ex-employee.
Evidence of what? The Pixar Salary mess was written up in many magazines and newspapers, was a subject of Talk Radio shows in the SF Bay Area, and was discussed on CNN. Ask around at Pixar, anyone who worked at the company during that period can verify all the details.
A google search should find some of the info. I found
http://www.owenink.com/ac/26.pdf
I sure there is much more documentation around.
If you ask nicely one of your coworkers might give you a copy of the list. Although the CFO sent email to everyone asking them to delete the email, I know that many saved the info.
The lawsuit Pixar filed in Contra Costa County against the unnamed perp(s) the day it happened (or perhaps the next day) are a matter of public record.
As to the other claims, again just ask the older employees. The Oscar(s) techical and otherwise were diplayed in the lobby of Pixar when they were on Pt Richmond within months of recieving them.
Picture of Steve Jobs on Steve's desk? I have photos and would be happy to email you a copy if you would like.
My third claim, and the only somewhat subjective one was that PIxar is caste ridden. The only people who cannot see it are those at the top. What department are you in? You would not question this if you weren't on the production side. Ask those in accounting, systems, facilities, maybe even those in tools. See what they think.
As a former Pixar employee, let me state unequivically that all those stories about how great it is to work at Pixar are bullshit. It is a horribly caste ridden company with those in higher castes barely acknowledging the existance of those in lower castes. It doesn't matter that they put all the bathrooms in one place.
When I was there I often had occasion to visit Steve Jobs office. What did I find on his desk? He had on his desk an 8x10 photo of... himself. I shit you not. I took photos of the office showing this as I figured my friends would not believe me if I told them about it.
Tippet Studio nearby in Berkeley is a much better place to work, but understand that it doesn't matter if you are making canoes or movies, work is work.
Like most "information" in these fluff articles about Pixar their statement that
At the end of the second gallery is a trophy case holding some of Pixar's awards -- including two Oscars and a Golden Globe. "We were really reluctant for a long time to display these -- we're still a little embarrassed by the whole thing.
is patently false. As soon as they could they built a case for it an displayed and Oscar shortly after Toy Story. I know. I was there.
Some of you may recall the Salary Snafu at Pixar around 1997 or 1998. Someone emailed to everyone at the company a list of employee salaries making it seems as if the mail came from Steve Jobs. To top it off the mail came the Monday morning of the week of employee reviews. Every employee went into their review knowing how much their boss was paid and how much their coworkers was paid.
There were alot of unhappy people. That list showed that Pixar's salaries were awarded without regard to skill, exprerience, or performance. There could be upwards of 20K/yr separating office mates with the same skill/experience/title/performance.
As you might guess, quite a few larger than expected raises were negotiated that year.
Although a lawsuit was filed they never caught the guilty party. No doubt some disgruntled ex-employee...