A very mixed bag of positive and negative experiences
Pros
The company can be a rewarding place to work with regard to life/work balance, benefits and resume visibility. Grade 7 managers seem to be very open and transparent; the abilities of managers declines quickly at grade 5 and below. Perks include social activities, on-site gyms, generous vacation structure, opportunities to volunteer locally and ability to work offsite.
Cons
There is a propensity to value youth over experience. Many mid to upper level managers (grades 4 to 6) are not trained as managers, and it is quite apparent. No redress for issues with a very unhelpful and unprofessional HR department. Some managers known for bullying, intimidation and lack of respect for employees are free to continue these practices. Too much "forced" conviviality and partying; pay more attention to work and deliverables. Difficult and unequal promotion processes. constantly reduced personal workspace (communal, open plan fosters collaboration but makes concentration difficult, privacy impossible and personal space non-existent. Very noticeable cliques of senior managers with tenure over 7 years (USA in particular); if you're not on the inside, you never will be. Dismissals can be indiscriminate, and no redress is possible