Pros
You get to meet some amazing folks and learn new skills
Cons
I recently left a higher-paying job, where I spent three years, to join roadrunner recycling due to their enticing promises. Unfortunately, I encountered blatant racial discrimination and a toxic work environment. Contrary to standard HR practices, the company failed to provide adequate training or process documentation for their SQL server, despite knowing I had no prior experience with the particular server/database they use. Within five weeks, they expected me to master their database without guidance or resources. Ironically, during this period, I successfully brought in two new clients (beyond my job description). Despite this, my manager, who initially seemed supportive, revealed a dismissive attitude. Being the only black team member, I felt easily disposable. Colleagues (all white) confided that it took them 6-12 months to grasp the database, yet I was expected to become proficient in just five weeks through self-paced training with no documentation.