Pros
You work with and learn from some of the most talented people in the industry.
Cons
Communication from management down is non-existent. Unless you have VP in your title, phone calls and emails are NEVER returned. You MUST cc everyone on any email that you need a response to, or you might as well have not sent it. The expectation from management is to work and travel 24/7, literally. Promises are made and never kept, "Just help us for a little while with this project, we promise to add a new position for you." No position ever materializes and emails/phone calls are not returned. Just do the two jobs now and do them perfectly, is the expectation. If you want a job with Discovery, just know they will work you until you burn out and expect you to thank them for the privilege. They will require you to work weekends and company holidays. They will promise the world during the interview, but will never deliver on those promises. They know that they are lying to you and they do not care. The higher-ups want one-thing, money in their pockets and they'll use you any way they can to get it. They may be known outside as a work-life balance leader, but internally it's not taken seriously. You're laughed at when you try to take a Saturday off. That's the culture and management could care less about you and what this expectation does to your family. Many positions will open after March 2011, when bonuses and commissions are paid out. Look for an account management position, because I'm definitely gone. I was so excited my first day with Discovery several years ago, but I'm even more excited knowing my last day is fast approaching. I can't help but smile writing this. My wife and I have already planned a party. That may be the biggest con of a company I've seen on this site. I feel so sorry for everyone that continues to work at Discovery. The fear and stress is not worth the little I know they pay you. I hope you get out soon. Know that not all companies have such a horrible culture.
