Pros
Flexibility, some great people to work with. I am proud of the job I do so in spite of the long hours I am happy that I have made a difference in my time with Ascend.
Cons
I came to Ascend because of the values and the people, I understand that change is a constant but wish that those running the company would remember where we came from and hold on to the values with a little more vigor. I didn't used to mind so much working long hours as the supervisor I reported to rewarded me with good annual increases and bonuses as well as acknowledging jobs well done. Now the excuse is standard increase percentage across the board regardless of your effort and contributions, especially if you are not a member of a department that produces income for Ascend. 80% of the Shared Services group are taken for granted. The longer you work for Ascend the less visible you become. Just come in and do your job- don't voice your opinion. Now I am wondering why I am still there. PTO plan is great if you can take it. That's another problem, no time to take a vacation with no backup for your position.