Pros
Due to the very nature and complexity of what we're doing at Intel... the workplace is very challenging. I don't care how well-educated or intelligent an employee is, he or she will always be able to find something to challenge them here. On top of the challenging environment... one of the key benefits is we now get free beverages. That's right!!! I'm talking about name-brand beverages... Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew ... even Sobe! In the morning we have a delightful assortment of hot beverages: Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Caffeine-Free coffee, vanilla-coffee, Irish cream coffee, and hazelnut coffee. Oh, I almost forgot... they also have fresh flowers delivered to the front lobby every morning.
Cons
Your performance and job satisfaction is directly related to your manager. Though... it's a very large company, so if you're bright and network well, there's alway other jobs available. Working in a giant cube-farm can also be a little depressing.