Pros
Great experience in high tech running your own arm of a growing business. Given responsibility from the outset and the leeway to make mistakes. Dynamic culture is welcoming of new ideas and has the capacity to implement them. Lots of growth potential. Big company, with the attitude of a start up. Easy dress policy, jeans and polo. Health benefits were great, no money out of pocket.
Cons
Work/life balance tips the scale towards work and no life. No annual review. Inequitable pay and incentives compared to sales colleagues whose work is less tedious. Ethics called into question as to what can and can't be disclosed to customers. 5 day work weeks are rare, 6 is the norm, and 7 day weeks are mandatory the last month of every fiscal quarter. While on PTO and sick days, there is an expectation to be available via phone and email meaning you are never off.
