Pros
Freedom and flexibility in schedule. Paycheck when you're desperate.
Cons
There are so many that I'm not sure where to begin. First, the benefits are HORRIBLE. After a visit to the doctor I though I just had to pay the copay, but later got a bill for about 80% of the total cost, which was what my insurance didn't cover. Also no paid holidays or vacation so taking off more than a day or two at a time is very difficult financially. Second, utter inequality between the work and the oayment. Some cases will take you a week, especially when you're new, and you get paid the same for that as for cases that take 4 hourS. In some technology groups that might be beneficial because you get more short than long cases, but I found that the vast majority of the time the small ones were far outnumbered by the large. Third, sometimes there just aren't cases. I spent days just doing nothing because there either weren't cases available or my manager was "too busy" to assign them. Nevermind that MY INCOME depended on me having these cases to work on. Fourth, if you work from home it because the assumption that you are available 24/7. It was not uncommon for me to pull an all-nighter to get a case that was urgent done. ZERO separation between home and work life if you work remotely. Bottom line is that I recommend taking a job here only if you're desperate for a paycheck Or are just seriously in love with the intellectual property world. There ARE analysts who lover this job, and this company does pay more than others in this line of work. However if you're going to take it, don't work remotely. The office environment here is VERY good, good people, free snacks and drinks, and a lot of comraderie between many smart people of a similar age group.other2ise, I say steer clear. The freedom in work hours is NOT worth the pitiful pay, inconsistent paychecks, and many MANY hours of frustration this job causes.