Senior level dictates all, little opportunity for growth or ownership of projects, poor management style
Pros
There are a few really nice, approachable people on most teams who are helpful to others and willing to take the time to explain how their jobs intertwine to allow for better collaboration and understanding of each teams goals. Some kind fellow teammates that will do their best to help you or especially when you are not getting training or guidance from the higher ups on the team. Good benefits like reduced gym memberships to a few local gyms and gym stipend monthly toward any exercise outlet of your choosing. Stocked kitchens and weekly catered lunch. Company gatherings on occasion.
Cons
Lots of intense micromanagement and lack of being given the opportunity to take ownership of projects, though the intent of hire is often to take projects off the plates of those more senior level so they can move over to more strategy driven roles and focus on driving new business. Constantly having to come in early and stay late, and many of us would be working at home even after leaving the office. Higher ups expect you to do things exactly the way they would approach a project and execute everything precisely how they envisioned it. Doesn't allow you the opportunity to try your own methods and approaches to the projects that were delegated to you. Often reprimanded for trying to take initiative and go above and beyond. Basically want you to sit in a corner and only do exactly what your told as your manager dictates again without the ability to try a different approach. Positive feedback from partners is overlooked. Reprimanded for speaking with certain partners. Some very unkind, often rude and unapproachable individuals that can make you feel undervalued and constantly in fear of job security. Inappropriate and at times sexist commentary and behavior from higher ups, including being told "don't speak unless spoken to." Little to no transparency and regular abrupt changes and layoffs. Extremely stressful and difficult business climate to thrive in. Seems higher ups are always looking for a way to jab you. Really negative experience.
