Pros
-Great hands-on and fast learning environment if you want it -A lot less demanding to work on the converting side of the business compared to the mill side
Cons
-Some mills still have a toxic work culture in terms of working you to death where the old days mantra of "if the mill/your area's equipment is down then you should be on-site". These can often be a great learning experience but you have to draw a line in the sand sometimes and make sure you're keeping a good work/life balance overall. Although I will say it's also good to remember that if you work hard and grind for those first couple years, it'll set you up good for the rest of your career if you stick it out in the paper industry, but also other industries depending on what roles you work your way into.