There's Lean and then there's Bare Bones
Pros
There aren't many. Charlotte is a fun city, but the infrastructure surrounding the plant is terrible. Duke is the biggest energy utility in the Carolinas, so if that's your industry the options are limited. The company does give $850 at the beginning to your HSA.
Cons
They promote giving bonuses, but they are dependent on the performance of the entire enterprise, not just the individual or the site so don't expect to ever get close to what they promote. The buildings for the plants are run down; the ventilation is almost non-existent making the hallways with bathrooms smell like fecal matter and air stagnant, dust in air vents aren't cleaned, air conditioning in labs and office spaces break and aren't fixed causing temperatures to get up to the 90s, all while the downtown offices where the C-suite sits has floor to ceiling marble, free espresso machines, and bathrooms that are cleaned and ventilated. Don't expect any kind of raise or fair cost of living adjustments. 2% is the standard. There is not much room for professional growth, especially outside of the corporate bubble. Expect to be blocked from positions or, if you're lucky and earn a new role, be prepared to be held in your current role 4-6 months after accepting an offer. The staffing conditions are always short, with more people leaving than the company is willing to hire. Most people who have made their way into the next step up from a technician role have been waiting for 10+ years for the opportunity.
