Pros
Before the merger, I enjoyed my job and my coworkers. I learned a lot and stayed busy, work was never dull. Former CEO did everything he could to prevent layoffs and your job felt secure.
Cons
After the merger, everything went downhill. Layoffs galore. However, my manager always micromanaged tf out of me and had a stick up her woohoo, gossiping about everyone and grinning in their faces. Never, ever wanting me to grow/excel. When I asked for her signature on my tuition reimbursement form she told me I was wasting my time getting my degree. Two years later she congratulated 2 of my coworkers who were managers, for finally getting their bachelors degrees. Raises were forgotten unless I spoke up. I started looking for a job and realized I was severely underpaid. Put in my 2 weeks notice and she called me sneaky. Then on my last day she didn't have my check ready. But California law slapped that wrist and I was handsomely compensated. I miss some of my coworkers but I do not miss the mistreatment. Now I'm hearing that even more layoffs are coming and people are being encouraged to retire. PTO must be used for everything, including company holidays. It's all one pot: sick time, holidays, vacation. And it doesn't accrue fast at all. You have to pay for your own parking.
