Pros
World-class opera company and one of the major pillars of art institutions in San Francisco. Some amazing passionate people to work with The General Director was wonderful to work with. The work the opera creates on the stage is truly awe-inspiring.
Cons
The organization says they encourage innovation and risk-taking, but it's more talk than reality. Decisions are fear-based based on the whims of out-of-touch non-diverse board members rather than what the audience wants, or what the staff believes is best for the organization. There are several employees who do not have the skills or knowledge to back up their roles or some who should have retired a long time ago. No focus on training, whether organization-wide or by the department. No incentive to work harder, no bonuses, barely a cost of living raise, and no performance evaluations (though hopefully that changed since I left.)