Pros
Opportunity to wear multiple hats and gain exposure to different systems and responsibilities Strong cross-functional collaboration with other departments Exposure to high-impact production environments Stable payroll and established company structure
Cons
Frequent reorganizations over the past several years have created instability and uncertainty Recurring annual workforce reductions have resulted in lean staffing levels Remaining team members often absorb additional responsibilities without proportional compensation adjustments Compensation may be below industry standards for similar technical roles Limited opportunities for career advancement within the team Shifts in benefits structure (e.g., FTO to PTO, removal of certain paid days off) impacted morale. Everyone below Director level has PTO (hourly staff have to use their own PTO for Holidays, as well), but Directors and above get unlimited FTO. The company tries to tell everyone that this is a good thing for the staff, which simply is not true. Expectations around performance metrics can feel misaligned with staffing levels. Micromanagement is a huge thing in this (DPPS) department.