Pros
Nicely located, far enough of downtown for a quiet life yet close enough for all the convenience of a big city. Corporation enjoys a very good reputation throughout the country, both as corporate leader and employer. Compensation and benefits fall closely in line with similar organization. Corporate provides employees with many career advancement tools. There are some advancement opportunities for the right candidates. Those who are innovative can find some of the work rewarding.
Cons
Like many large corporations, this is a very top heavy company and employees are drowning in labyrinths of office politics. Unlike most technology employers individual productivity and competency don’t play as major role in your career path. Leading a team into disaster can get you promoted and being a superstar at your job will lock you into a role with no chances of movement. It should be noted that not too many minorities or women in managerial roles. It’s a good place for new grads to gain some experience and move on or for those who are in the tail end of their career. If you’ve reached the point of thinking how many years left before retirement then you’re likely to have the right frame of mind. Turnover in the first few years is high and be aware that if things don’t work out, you’ll have very few options to find other employment locally.
