Pros
We really do hire the best and brightest. The benefits are great including stock options for section head managers. Work / Life flexibility is great for those working in the business/technical offices. There is a great amount of opportunity to move around and get learning experiences you desire for your career. Great affinity team networks that truly support career development across every lifestyle and ethnicity.
Cons
There is a very clear and polite glass ceiling. From the time I joined the company, I was told that it would be tough to be considered a top contributing manager given the top talent we hire. However, assignment after assignment I have always proven to deliver exceptional results and leadership did a great job of rewarding me for my contributions up until my last 7 years. I have remained on the same level with the label of top talent and ready after current assignment for promotion but there isn't a plan in place for a promotion within the next 5 years. After three years in my current role, there isn't even a plan for my next assignment. I was told by my manager, two directors and a vice president that I have achieved those and results and that I should be promoted right now. This is the level where most African Americans find themselves stuck at the section head level. For most, they finally achieve a promotion to Associate Director only 5 years from retirement. It also is very apparent that this is an issue for African Americans as most are leaving the company finding tremendous success externally.