Pros
The benefits are excellent, but the biggest drawback is the micromanagement.
Cons
The benefits are good, but the micromanagement is overwhelming.
If you work from home, you’re expected to keep your camera on throughout the workday. In my experience, long-tenured employees appear to receive much more flexibility, while newer full-time employees are held to a much stricter standard and can feel as though they’re treated more like contractors than valued team members.
Raising concerns or disagreeing with management can be risky. Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) may be used in ways that feel punitive rather than developmental, creating an environment where employees worry about job security. I also felt that reporting concerns about management behavior through internal compliance channels did not result in meaningful action, which left me with the impression that the process was not impartial.
Based on my personal experience, I would encourage anyone considering a cybersecurity career to carefully evaluate the company culture before accepting an offer. This is especially true if you’re considering a role on the Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation team, where I experienced a highly micromanaged work environment.