Pros
Highly structured organization operationally, but career paths are self-driven Good compensation, benefits, and associate resources (i.e. daycare, room discounts, etc) Many professional development opportunities and HBR online learning programs Some departments and leaders encourage career advancement Working daily with lots of smart and talented people Company culture of community involvement (Spirit to Serve)
Cons
Like many large companies, politics influences decisions at the senior leadership level Highly bureaucratic so it takes alot of time and many approvals to "get things done" Promotions often based on senior leadership favorites instead of merit/performance Work/life balance depends on the department Inconsistent communications among departments makes it difficult to get to know people in other functional areas