Pros
- Work spans a wide variety of "hot topics" and supports a diverse client base - The staff is very bright with really interesting backgrounds which enhances the overall quality of work - There are many opportunities for cross-discipline work among the different centers and locations - Academic mindset
Cons
- Academic mindset - for some people this is a selling point, to others not so much - Do not expect much support - if you need assistance with something you will have to hunt to find people who can help you - If you like to interact with your colleagues during the workday, this is not the right place for you. Working in the DC office is like working in a graduate library - other locations may be a bit more lively. - If you are coming to RAND from another job (in industry or government), it may be take some time to adjust to the slower pace of work