Pros
Deccan does a fantastic job of rewarding employees that work hard and do a good job. Is going 'above and beyond the call of duty' expected from employees? Yes. Is this a place where you can be a clock watcher? No way - not if you want to succeed. But take it from someone who has worked here for more than just a few months - as with almost everything else in life, you reap what you sow! When comparing my job/company with those of my friends, I am more than grateful to be working at Deccan. Deccan does an amazing job of balancing work/life for its employees. We have an amazing amount of paid time off - starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, a week of sick time, 8 holidays, 12 more days off...not to mention many other days executive management opts to close early, or for the entire day. And while there are times I've had to take a call or answer an email while off - I don't mind since I can do so in my PJ's, from the comfort of my home, and then get back to my day. The only people I know who get MORE time off than us are college students (and they aren't getting paid!). But even on the days I'm at work, it doesn't feel like 'work' to me. Largely because Deccan has an incredible customer base. Fire and EMS personnel are just the best - no one gets into public safety to make millions of dollars, so the folks we serve are in it because it's their calling and they want to be of service to their community. Knowing that I get to assist people who literally lay down their lives for others in the line of duty is a true honor. These are what I call "good people'. Also, because I genuinely like the people I work with -- from executive management to the most junior personnel. Every day someone I encounter at work makes me laugh. I can relate and talk to both coworkers and bosses alike, and I'm comfortable sharing my thoughts/ideas. They might not always be acted upon, but I'm listened to and appreciated, and for that I am thankful. I come to work with a smile, and I leave work with a smile. Having said all of this - I am glad to be a part of the Deccan team, and I have no intention of leaving. I hope whoever is reading this takes to heart all I've had to say, and doesn't let the few disgruntled 'bad apple' comments 'spoil the bunch'. Deccan is a wonderful place and I could not imagine working anywhere else but here.
Cons
Deccan is a small company, so as with many small companies, you have to be comfortable wearing many different hats and shifting priorities on a weekly (or even daily) basis. At times, this can be difficult when you are faced with competing priorities and a limited number of hours in the day. So for those who are looking for a position with predictability as to what their day will look like, and are not comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this isn't the place for them.