Little work-life balance. Everyone in management is a marketing/communications professional so your expertise will not be needed (sarcasm). Many places too many resources, others not even close -- if you are there, expectations are the same. If you are not connected or know how to work politically to remain a 'favorite' - or do not know how to either avoid accountability or remain autonomous in a bureaucratic world - move on. Yes, it can be exhausting - and more so the more you actually care. The preordained aside, the primary focus is on talking about what you are going to do instead of actually doing it. If you do bring innovative ideas, several that even lead to company wide processes or engaging programs, and better customer and employee satisfaction, corporate rules apply - someone else gets the credit and you'll be asked sincerely, 'What have you done lately.' Not all bad to be kept on toes but short memories do not translate into recognition for your efforts here. Also, ideas brought to the table must conform to certain 'unwritten' rules. Basically, if you had a great idea to transform the industry your first thought would be to go out on your own to accomplish it (especially bittersweet in an industry desperate for good ideas and decisions.)
