Pros
This company has potential to be an even bigger deal than they already are. Currently a billion dollar company, they operate like a mom & pop joint...which feels good. Great benefits, VERY friendly people - some of the nicest I've ever worked with...very smart people. Family and community oriented.
Cons
The challenge comes with being a billion dollar company and operating like a mom & pop joint. Too many chiefs and not enough indians. Management is young and excited, but seems to have a difficult time executing the details that make up the "big picture." Visionaries - all, but execution is difficult when each department or region is run as it's own separate entity. Technology has an opportunity to streamline so many things, but upper management, regional directors, and facilities make it nearly impossible to accomplish because nobody wants to be forthcoming with information or relinquish any control. Interoffice/department communication is critical, and CS has a lot of growing pains before working the kinks out. The communication is there, but follow through between departments is extremely lacking. It's totally doable, but upper management is going to have to make and enforce procedures. If you can wait it out, this is THE company to work for in Knoxville. Hands down.
