Pros
3. At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day - they hire people for the right fit and most days include at least something I completely enjoyed doing 4. In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work - yes, very recognition-oriented culture. You might get an award and not be too sure what you did to deserve it, but everyone clapped and that felt good 8. The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important - the company has a huge mission to save the world, one respondent at a time 9. My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work - absolutely. I've ever seen a company filled with such incredible talent and drive to serve the client with excellence 10. I have a best friend at work - friendships are encouraged and fostered. The result is that half the company is married or related to the other half 11. In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress - reviews happen regularly and are positively focused 12. This last year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow - there is a lot to learn, you must constantly keep learning or you will be left behind. The opportunities are there but you have to find them yourself.
Cons
1. I know what is expected of me at work - the new pay plan instituted at the start of 2011 was dropped on us quickly and with no sensitivity to our loss of income. There was no discussion or negotiation. Salaries were slashed in favor of an indecipherable bonus system. 2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right - generally yes, but the new government-mandated security is a productivity-buster. I have to enter my password every 10 minutes if I forget to jiggle the mouse constantly. It locks up in the middle of a presentation or webinar. Ironic that we have no building security, and I'm not allowed to lock my office door, but I have to unlock my PC at least 20 times a day. And did I mention the 5-digit passcode they put on my smartphone? Very convenient when you want to snap a quick photo, oops, missed the moment. 5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person - the local go-to and coworkers do. The head of the consulting specialist line does not and she demoted off the Exec Committee the one person who truly had our best interest at heart. We give lip service to Wellbeing but no one cares about one's home-work life balance. There is no paid time off, so if you take a vacation, holiday, or sick day, you have to make the time up. It requires 2300 hours per year (1850 to clients) and also a revenue "touched" component. If you complain about the hours, you're told that "other people have no problem doing it" 6. There is someone at work who encourages my development - there is no opportunity for career change or growth, just climb up another level on the pay plan (requiring ever more touched revenue) 7. At work, my opinions seem to count - No one wants your opinion unless it agrees with management. If you don't mouth the company line, you're not "on board." If you complain, you're told you might be happier working elsewhere. Ironic for a company whose motto is helping people be heard.