The size of the company is also a disadvantage in that it lends itself to intense office politics, a generally apathetic workforce, and wasteful spending practices. This is not a place for someone who wants an uplifting environment or personal development. Corporate ladder climbers and satisfied drones only.
IMPORTANT: Salary increases are generally not based on performance or even your peers' salaries, but on percentage increase. Your negotiated starting salary is vital to your financial growth. It is very common to make less than peers who do less, lower quality work. Do NOT settle for less than half of the stated salary range when you start.