Although you are told otherwise, you DO need to worry about losing your job if you're on bench.
Senior staff tends to paint a rosier picture than what is really going on with the company. Staff cuts have been made within the past year with no previous indication.
You are constantly being emailed surveys to fill out to promote the company for various awards..
There's way too much hype on how great everyone is and how great the company is to a superficial level..
Egos do not always match skills.