Pros
HP is a great company for people that are willing to work. This is large commercial construction and you are wrong if you think that these projects get built M-F and 8 hour days. It can be demanding when deadlines are approaching and it's just not for some people. For those of us that can handle the heat we get to build some awesome structures and be a part of some great teams. It annoys me to see so many ex-employees on here making excuses for why they left. Just admit that the company wasn't the right fit and move on. I've been with HP 10 years and can only say that they have treated me fairly the whole time. I work with a very diverse group that all have equal advancement opportunities and get treated with respect. We spend a lot of time and money building the culture. There are 6 events a year where HP pays for 100+ employees to come together at the district office to do training, team building and get to know everyone. Most employees go to 3-4 of these events and have a great time.
Cons
It can be tough starting out because you aren't bought in to the process and aren't used to the environment. In time you learn more and begin to feel like you make a difference so it gets easier. The "promote from within" culture means that you are in a new position every 1-3 years as you move up the ladder. Every boss I currently have (and our CEO!) started out as a Field Engineer just like I did and worked their way up. Everyone of us at some time thought "this sucks" but we kept at it, learned more and moved up.
