Pros
I have worked for the company for more that 15 years. I like that the company has many long term employees that provides a continuity. They have a very good time off policy and my management is always good about allowing time off as needed. There are periods of frantic work and periods where work calms down. The compensation is good. It is always possible to go somewhere else for more pay, but long experience shows that many people come back or wish they could come back to the company. Other companies that compete in salary have such high demands and politics attached to the salary that it really is not worth the extra salary. Most of the time when they need to adjust staffing, they try to do reductions by attrition. It is not always possible, but I joined the company through an acquisition and I am amazed of the number of my old coworkers that are still with the company after a decade. I like that I have a sense of accomplishment and that I can see that I make a difference.
Cons
Nationwide can be difficult to be hired into the company. The employees in my area have been with the company for a long time and know many people in the industry. It means that they will often make sure that they notify people they know to apply for jobs. A common way to join the company is through contract staffing for a project. It then become very important during the contract position that you build relationships with coworkers. Relationships are very important in Nationwide. It does not mean that nepotism is rampant, but it does mean that you need to make sure you make your voice heard. If you don't build relationships your career may stagnate. There are many good managers that will help you avoid this problem, but it is good to remember you need to market your self and to help people when you can.