Pros
- Being a non-exempt employee means I can get overtime and overtime pays my student loans faster than driving a lyft. - Convenient location - I 100% know what is expected of me in this job. When I had to sit at my desk and answer the phones with a smile, I did that, because I was paid to. I understand that adherence is annoying, but also, it's literally my job to answer the phone and if I'm not at my desk, I'm getting paid but not doing my job. I'm not very good at coming to work on time, but I knew when I had to answer the phones at 6am, I was at my desk to answer the phones at 6am. - When I applied for a promotion, management took the interview process seriously, they asked real questions and didn't play favorites. They based their decision on my interview, my metrics and what they knew of my work ethic. - When you're smart and understand how companies work, you are recognized for that. Sometimes the recognition is cheesy and sometimes it's sincere.
Cons
- If you're in operations, your job will get monotonous. - You may be smarter than some of the middle management, but that happens at every company. - Your coworkers may be annoying, but they are coworkers, not friends .