Pros
At Benchmark, you will have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. A salesperson can learn InDesign, and an editor may have the opportunity to try sales. There are no hard and fast lines when it comes to job responsibilities. Of course this can be considered a con, since it's easy to not feel "ownership" of your work when everyone is trying to get a word in.
Cons
There is no work-life balance at BEC. Work is your life. It is not uncommon for employees to fly a (cheaper) red-eye back to NY and head straight to the office, since management is very difficult when it comes to deserved comp time. As a result of this unconventional environment, it is difficult for an employee to transition from Benchmark into a normal work environment. It's easy to get used to the unconventionality, but the unconventionality is not necessarily a good thing. There is one huge con, however, that puts all the other cons to shame, and that is the behavior of management. BEC is a hostile, loud, and unpleasant environment as a result of this person's shameless behavior. Her derogatory remarks, particularly relating to sex, weight, and race, are unparalleled. If this business were not privately held, there is no way that she would get away with this. Her behavior creates an environment that is full of tension, and it is unhealthy on so many levels.
