Pros
- There are a lot of talented, experienced people. You can learn a lot here. - Because the parent company is so huge, it opens up possibilities at other locations and in different job functions. - There is a program in place for employee evaluation. - At this location, there is an attempt to build comradery through various activities such as golfing and family fun days. - You will work on an interesting product that saves lives. - A pension plan, which you stay in even after you leave, as long as you are there long enough.
Cons
You might expect fantastic benefits because it is a large company. If you are considering working for this employer, be aware of some points: - Health insurance premiums are based on your salary. The more you make, the more you pay, up to a certain point. - Paid time off is low to start with (2 weeks per year). You will be working many years before you get more paid time off. There is also personal time available, but it is at the manager's discretion. - Relocation is not incredibly generous, depending on the "level" you are at. Don't plan on help with house sale or purchase, temporary housing, or shipment of vehicles. - No profit sharing, and no stock purchase plan. Nothing really beyond your base salary with regard to direct monetary compensation. Some additional points: - If procedures and signature gathering is not your thing, this is probably not the place for you. Adherence to procedures is critical because it is a regulated industry (e.g. FDA). - Minor things such as spotty computer support and a "take care of yourself" onboarding approach, add to a feeling that the place does not have the tight, organized corporate structure you'd expect, and that support for employees is less important than the "bottom line".