Pros
The other groups I worked with were actually great, when I was allowed to interact with them.
Cons
I was expected to come in, shut up and do what I was told. Was immediately prevented from implementing anything but the most basic entity possible, felt like trying to code an app from about 6-8 years ago. Was nearly last in line for making any architectural decisions and was actually laughed at for ideas which would have worked very cleanly with little maintenance. I cannot emphasize this strongly enough - if you choose work for CNN as a developer, DO NOT SPEAK UP. Do not try to do things in a more modern way or try to train people. You will be branded a troublemaker regardless of whether you are right or not. Regardless of whether you are trying to make a thing work well or not. It does not matter to them. Even if the product group you work with is fundamentally unhappy with what is being produced, it is still frowned upon for you to speak up. You will be blacklisted. All that matters in the end is checking off the right checkboxes at the right times so the project looks good on paper. Health of the app itself is not a concern. The director I was working under is now actively blocking me from other employment at Turner or CNN. Need I say more?
