Pros
- Opportunity to learn a lot of different skills. - People tend to be generally helpful. - Professional development opportunities related to job classification. - Networking opportunities. - Benefits (medical, dental, 401k, deferred compensation, etc.) are great. - Telework opportunities depending on the division.
Cons
- An echo chamber because of the lack of diversity. - There isn't any training. You're expected to learn on the job with no real time for training. - No opportunities to move up. It's based on who you know, and they put a lot of stock in the stereotypical "show up dressed for the job you want," despite there being several niche professionals who work in the field the majority of the time. - Management and exempt earn bonuses; non-exempt (hourly) employees do not. - Toxic work culture from upper management. - Because the professional development is based on your job classification, it's challenging if you are trying to learn new skills to move up or transfer. - There isn't consistency between divisions. Depending on your manager, you either get a lot of freedom or none.
