Pros
I was at Thermo for 12+ years working remotely for most of that time in a finance role. Absolutely loved the company, our mission, and leadership. Marc Casper steered us through COVID very well. We were rewarded for sacrifices and heavy pushes to serve customers with COVID-related products and services.
Cons
Exiting COVID, the market uncertainty led to a ton or restructuring that was largely kept quiet, and some of Marc's candor was lost as he was pressed by employees more in town halls. This cascaded down through group, division, and functional leadership, resulting in a lot of head scratching and discomfort. As a leader, I was hard pressed to backfill positions on my team as people moved to other roles due to inconsistent messages related to promotions and career paths. As a result, I was left with a diminished team and increasing workload. And although the company embraced remote work during the pandemic (a blessing for someone who had been remote for 10 years), leadership snapped back to mandatory on-site presence for new roles or promotions, effectively stranding me. I left in Spring 2024 and my mental health improved so much. Was very sad to leave but felt it was the right time.