Pros
Bonuses each March , good healthcare benefits and a 401K match, pension if you stay for 5 years, onsite gym, nice office if you are in one of the major cities, esp. the home office, and a slight interest in diveristy and inclusion ( they are SLOWLY getting better, which is something that should be noted because they dont 'have to be'....)
Cons
Mgmt. is very old. And by old, I mean almost everyone at the Director or above level has been at Met for 15+ years. This is an issue. Why? Some managers are stuck thinking this is still a mutual company and "Mother Met" is still a thing. "Mother Met" is not still a thing. Snoopy is not still a thing. A ton, and I mean, ton of meetings to make sure you are relevant to your boss is outdated and is no longer 'the thing' at successful companies. These things waste time. They cause issues. Some VPs who have been here for a while dont even have direct reports. Many VPs use their direct reports to do the dirty work for them while not promoting them ( you know, so they can continue to do their dirty work for them) What a waste of money....money they could spend on innovation, tech upgrades and younger talent.