Pros
Fast paced environment, you work along-side very intelligent people and have the opportunity to learn, growth is there if you’re willing to work for it (meaning often times sacrificing any work-life balance) but limited to a certain degree.
Cons
Favoritism and political bureaucracy are very REAL here. You are more likely to be promoted if someone ‘likes’ you. Clear favoritism in many departments. New people are hired at an equivalent position as you but making more money. Morale is low across the organization. Zero work-life balance… ZERO! You burn the candle at both ends until you’re mentally tapped out. It’s frowned upon to let anyone know your workload is beyond the workload of 1 person (more like 2-3 people). No one cares as long as you’re deliverable are met… at any cost. Certain people in HR know what they’re doing and are responsive and some seem to have lost their mind already.