Pros
Pro - I could afford not to work here anymore! Some co-workers (not many) actually have your back (if they're still working there!)
Cons
One of the most negative work experiences I've ever had in my entire career (and I've been around for a LONG time). You will put in considerably more hours than you will ever get paid for (it's actually expected) or you will get credit for. Your life, your health and your family will come second..... You may also be expected to work on your holidays! (I saw it MANY times). Expect to work in a "ready, shoot, aim" environment. You will attend a ridiculous number of meetings in a month, take a crazy amount of notes, receive numerous email minutes, drafts and ultimately - nothing will go anywhere once the newer and shinier "trend of the day" comes along (and the whole process noted above will start all over again). You will then be expected to catch up the missed work time from these meetings after hours, on the weekend or holiday(s). No work/life balance of any kind. Saw first hand several long term staff ending up on a leave of absence for stress, and returned to entry level positions, or some had to leave all together. Environment: Super political, back stabbing, interfering, blaming, "gossip central", phoney. Upper management will undermine everything you do. Watch your back if you have ambition, you will be knocked down if it doesn't sit right with the higher ups and their ambitions. VERY HIGH turnover of staff, however, they WILL hire them back months or years after they left (good or mediocre performers). Unfortunately, it brings back old ways and a lot of old politics. Be wary of online Associa reviews as quite a few come from current and past staff (and friends of management) and not actual clients. Remember, the GM is paid to get the numbers up!