Pros
1.) 9-80 Flexible Work Schedule: You are permitted to choose which day you would prefer to have off (every other Monday or Friday), and instead work a 9 hour work day in lieu of a standard 8 hour day. 2.) Travel Benefits: Utilizing your employee travel privledges, you are permitted to select one cruise a year subject to availability, which you can then enjoy from as little as $15 per person, per day! 3.) Work location: Princess is located in Santa Clartia, CA, an affluent suburb about 20 mins North of Los Angeles, CA. There are several great dining and shopping areas within walking distance from the office. 4.) Colleagues: Many talented and experience colleagues. Many of whom have been with the company for decades and are more than willing to provide on the job training to new hires if asked. 5.) Employee Recognition: The C.R.U.IS.E. program and the "World of Thanks" postcard are great ways to recognize outstanding employees and their contributions.
Cons
1.) Pay: Not the same pay you would expect for comprable work in another industry, especially in California. However the company does still offer a bonus program, although for middle managers and below, it is minimal ($500-$1000). 2.) Work Load: Because of the nature of the business, work comes in waves. You alternate between periods of being extremely busy and periods where there is little to do. 3.) Training: Systems and technical training need a lot of improvement!!! 4.) Databases and the availability of data: The cruise industry is a fairly new business in that it has only recently become much more analytical and data driven with a heavy emphasis on the bottom line. As a result, data systems are still struggling to catch up with the new business requirements and growth which can be frustrating. Additionally, because there are so many people who have been with the company for so long, many of them are not willing to step out of their comfort zone and try new methods and systems. 5.) Lack of growth organically: Virtually no opportunity for career advancement once you're at the Senior Analyst/Middle Manager level.
