Good company despite common large org problems
Pros
- Despite corporate reputation, the company treats employees well - If you land in a good spot, learning opportunities are limitless and you're surrounded by smart people - Company makes internal transfers easy - Work flexibility (WFH, hours, etc) are remarkable (in the right org) - Technology is bleeding edge, despite the behemoth nature of the tech landscape - Smart people are everywhere, and its easy to forget amidst the daily challenges - Excellent immigration support - Great benefits (virtually free cable/internet/phone), solid 401k match, good ESPP, and excellent discount programs that can save over $5k per year on regular expenses
Cons
- Company is generally stingy when it comes to pay packages. This is changing, but older teams tend to haggle a lot - Between a mix of smart, average and terrible people (employees+Contractors), one tends to get lost in the minor battles that can overshadow the larger goal of making the most of a company with unlimited resources. - Middle Leadership - Many many questionable leadership appointments. Good people arent always good leaders. The loudest and noisiest arent always effective - Given a large organization, anything outside of the tech shops is not a great place to be. - Some facilities tend to be poorly maintained and crowded
