Pros
-amazing benefits - health insurance and 401K was excellent -family encouraged work to life balance; vacation was always approved and day ended at 6pm. -ideal for graduates, there is growth opportunities, if you are looking for a company to stay at long term.
Cons
-the family controlled environment set up roadblocks for designers. Many family members are in management positions without proper background. (tons of nepotism) -culture is male driven; due to the family being primarily males in higher positions - outspoken females were not tolerated. -limited raises. In four years, I received one $3K raise (below cost of living) and was repeatedly told I could not have a raise due to my current salary being "too high" for my title or that I was hired at a time that didn't match the fiscal calendar. my final annual review, I asked for a hefty raise to match the rate of my years of experience and was laid off in response. -accrued PTO - if you run out or didn't earn enough days, you are still expected to come in, even if your illness was serious and warranted sick leave. -growth opportunities seemed to only exist for those who started their career there straight from school.