Pros
Rewarding work, quantifiably improving the quality of students' lives by helping them be successful. Good leadership and mentorship in this job and education in general is provided by several individuals.
Cons
After working in many industries over the course of 20 years, LB is the most complacent and back-stabby work environment I've ever been in. New hire training was one of the worst methods of employee training/orientation that I've ever witnessed. I've never felt less prepared or less adequately trained, which is mind-boggling given that this company's mission is education. Outrageous rampant nepotism and ageism. Career advancement is rarely based on merit or dedication or hard work, but on who is more attractive or who dated whom. Critical hiring decisions are frequently not up to the individuals running the center, and therefore do not reflect the challenges, merit, or hard work that actually goes on at a center. Corporate repeatedly mismanages company finances, forcing austerity pay cuts with no warning and with unsatisfactory explanation. Referral bonuses are offered but only selectively honored. Pay and benefits are execrable. Extremely high turnover.