Pros
There are only 2: Working outdoors and seasonal employees can obtain a little experience
Cons
NEON was a very toxic work environment. I was treated with extreme disrespect, while I was working at NEON; however, I found a job where I am earning double of what I was earning at NEON, treated with great respect, and where my opinions are valued. I agree with the statement "Congress and the NSF have abdicated their roles in providing oversight. This fiasco could serve as the basis for a thesis on how not to run a project." I believe that the US Congress and the National Science Foundation need to investigate that organization. Importantly, there is a better life beyond NEON! Pursue that, instead of lingering in a place, where there is little or NO growth potential!