Pros
At even the worst organizations, you can find comfort in others as you swap war stories of dysfunction.
Cons
Ascend is a disjointed disaster with a toxic culture that embraces little of what makes for a rewarding experience. The management provided vague direction to avoid any culpability. At the same time, people on the ground receive blame for any issues. I can’t speak for all their products, but the ones I supported were subpar and in desperate need of replacement. It’s a midsized company with the worst aspects of a large and small organization. There aren’t enough resources, so you do the job of 3 people. Yet, you’ll have little impact because it’s so difficult to succeed at the company. Overall, this was a horrible experience and would recommend anyone look elsewhere for employment. In this case, the grass is almost certainly greener on the other side of the fence.