Analyst, senior analyst, manager of analytics
Pros
Good inter-office events. Halloween party was very popular, and "Office Olympics" provided at least one enjoyable day a month. Free employee dining room.
Cons
I was lucky enough to be on a couple of teams in this department, which was rare. Most analysts feel trapped in their position with little support from management to transfer. Of course the party line from management supports transfers, but when push comes to shove the VPs squabble over these decisions. This leads to a severe lack of movement for analysts. Promotions seem to be a source of drama everywhere, but management does little to address a common workplace problem. In fact, a potential promotion might be as simple as the department you chose: Marketing: largest department also has high turnover. Analysts positions are slow and uninspiring, with many leaving after 1 year of service. Those who stay can move up out of Management's desperation, even if skills don't justify. This would be a good choice if you can be patient in the beginning. Revenue Management: I had little interaction with this group, but near the end of my stay a new VP picked up the slack and was doing good things. General morale was on the rise. Gaming: this is the Jekyll and Hyde department. It appears that a select few love the work, while the rest of the department suffers massive turnover. Hours seem to be intense, and there has been a gap in manager/director leadership for quite some time. Low end promotions much more common than manager+ promotions. Advanced: a lot of brilliant talent works in this department and then leaves about a year after. High stress work sent directly to senior management. Great department to be noticed with big impact projects. I assume talent here is underpaid due to high turnover. Positions commonly are from college recruiting efforts. Data Logistics/ very friendly people work in this department with many talented professionals. My impression of job duties or repetitive and promotions also rare. Hospitality: perhaps least sophisticated analytic work out of all departments, however the department has a great manager that analysts seem to work hard for and appreciate. Turnover seems to come from frustration of poor analytical acumen from VP and repetitive work. VIP Marketing- had little interaction with them, but word was work was very repetitive and highly scrutinized. Turnover seemed high at the analyst level, but stagnant at senior +. Finance- this group is separated from the rest of the department. Very long hours, but work on projects directly impacting the business with some potential of advancement. But expect 9-9 to be your workday at 50k... College recruiting: I heard a number of analysts from this program say they felt tricked or lied to regarding the glamor of a potential position. Also, relocation requires 18 month stay, which leads to many analysts feeling trapped. In conclusion, three common themes for the overall department. High turnover, low pay, high stress.
