Great if you’re a Disney Adult or have kids. The silver passes are worth it.
Lack of transparency from leadership. Lots of gaslightin. People are more focused on optics instead of employee capabilities.
Is it worth to take a contract role especially with Disney? Tc 130,000
I am interviewing for a contract position at Disney right now. Been in the interview process for a month now. First two calls went by within first week of recruiter contact. Blitzed through them without issue. I’ve built a nearly identical system to what they’re looking for as a founder previously a...Read more
Hi, seeking your advice here! My experience as a SPM has been on data services, integrating AI recommendation systems, and optimizing UI/UX. YOE: 6 after college Disney offer - 1.5yrs contract; can convert to perm - $201k at $97/hr (up to 265k with overtime) - 24d PTO + 10d unpaid public holidays -...Read more
I recently started a 6 month contract to hire role at DSS through a third party recruiter (has a reasonable reputation from searching). Since the jump was 50%+ in total compensation it felt like a no-brainer. According to the recruiter the rate of conversion has been 80-90% and can happen as early a...Read more
I'm nearing the end of my contract position with Disney and I'm hoping to convert to a FTE once that happens. That said, I'm wondering how I would go about negotiating the offer if I receive one since I haven't been interviewing anywhere else so I don't have any other competing offers.
Currently not liking my work environment. Got a call for a contract role at @disney for $200k. Should I leave my full time role at Zoom. Yes I know I'm getting a paycut but will be receiving more cash compensation. Yoe: 5 TC: 270 and dropping
Hi everyone, Like the title says, I'm just completing my contract at Disney. Could stay on for longer to try for direct hire but I want a Front End software position and my team is working on an app that has more Back End tasks. Plus TC & culture isn't awesome at Disney. I've been prepping hard so...Read more
I have been interviewing with Disney Streaming for an IC marketing position. Not sure what to expect in terms of salary. Does anyone know what range is usually offered to contractors in their marketing team? Currently located in Europe, contract with them will be in EU too. Conditions of the role ...Read more
Hi everyone, Like the title says, I'm just completing my contract at Disney. Could stay on for longer to try for direct hire but I want a Front End software position and my team is working on an app that has more Back End tasks. Plus TC & culture isn't awesome at Disney. I've been prepping hard so...Read more
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/disney-board-votes-to-extend-ceo-bob-chapeks-contract-by-three-years.html
He’s using X, to back Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney for not renewing her contract in the Mandalorian because she compared those who hated you for your politics as the same as being a Jew in Nazi Germany.
Have a full time position at LiveNation but interviewing for a contract to hire position at Walt Disney. Is it worth going from FT to contract to hire?
Hey Disney friends out there, What is the work culture @Disney for software engineers at Orlando, FL location. Do Disney convert contract employees to full time employees? If so how long do usually takes to convert to FTE. TIA:) TC: 0$
Hey Disney folks, Can you guys help me to understand the WLB of contract software engineers at Disney? TIA:) TC:$0
Got an offer for a senior PM role at Disney. The caveat is that it is an 18 month contract. Pay is $170K and it’s a 3-day hybrid role based out of Florida. I’ve got a bit over 7 YOE in the space, but this would be the first big name on my resume making this very tempting. Currently, I work at a sta...Read more
For the tech recruiting industry do any of you know if Disney has high conversion rate from contract to full-time? (Asking for a connection) Both have potential for contract to hire *typo on Technical
Finalizing a Disney contract role that is based out of Florida. Thing is, I don’t want to be in Florida. I’ve been here for a decade now and was actively looking to relocate to LA. Can contractors transfer offices or is that unheard of?
Anyone know how the work life balance differs between Amazon and Disney for recruiters? A colleague has a contract offer for Technical Recruiter for Amazon for Senior SDEs and Technical Sourcer for Disney for a variety of tech roles.
Should I take a contract to hire offer from Disney? $96/hr offer (~200 as salary). If I was a regular hire I would definitely take it, but worried since it is a contract (contract does have health insurance though). Currently an analytics lead, offer is for Data Engineer. Current TC: 115 YOE: 5
Received an 12 month+ contract offer through a recruiting company for Disney senior project manager. Based on the interview the position would be overseeing a program. Hybrid 2-3 days in office in orlando. Rate $92/hr W2 What is work environment and going rates at Disney for contractors?