I have been working at Hi-Rez Studios full-time

Pros

1) GROWTH. The company is growing at a phenomenal rate. Two years ago, Hi-Rez had less than 70 employees. Today, it's at 200+ employees. Who knows how much more it will grow in the future. Not only does this mean more people to learn from and collaborate with, but more projects, career advancement opportunities, and flexibility if you want to try something new. 2) PEOPLE. With the exception of a few bad apples (many of whom seem to be here on this site slamming the company), the people at Hi-Rez are passionate about games and fun to hang out with. I work a lot, but hardly notice it because I like the people around me. I like the management here, but not everyone agrees on their methods. Expect a hands off approach that challenges you to learn for yourself through teamwork and experience, but understand that management will always step in if you venture too far from the project's vision, which is often set by the design team. 3) STABLE. I've heard horror stories of the video-game industry being notoriously fickle with job security. However, there are many people at Hi-Rez with 8+ years here. This is due, in no small part, to the financial stability of both the CEO (who founded the company) and the company itself. When one project ends, work is found or a new project created for people who would otherwise lose their job. This allows you the opportunity to build skills across numerous areas, which is pretty cool. 4) FOOD. Free lunch every day. Saves you about $2,000 annually, assuming you decided to go out to eat every day and spent on average $7. There are also free snacks. And dinner if you work late enough. 5) CULTURE. Hi-Rez doesn't take itself too seriously. Admittedly, this can lead to a culture that's not for everyone. For example, eating hot peppers on a livestream or friendly trash talk during a playtest. But, I personally love it more than any other job I've had. There are numerous "after hours" board game and role playing groups, people who party together on nights and weekends, random Nerf fights, etc. 6) BENEFITS. You will have access to a matching 401(k) with some limits, all your basic insurance needs (health, dental, vision, life), 3 weeks PTO each year that scales over time, FSA, paid parental leave, flexible working hours within reason, free gym membership, and an awesome annual party in January.