It's who you know not what you know; how well can you play politics?
Pros
They have a great benefits package and depending on what department you are in and whether or not you are fortunate enough to have good management there is a lot of potential for growth within the company if you are willing to relocate. Recognition is valued if you happen to work with a team that is able to give positive recognition.
Cons
Pay increases? Do they exist? Many of the members of management and supervisory teams do not have any actual business management education and this is evident in the way they deal with their subordinate employees. Positive feedback is lacking. Unfair promotion practices...it's not necessarily based on performance and KSAO's it's based more on how well you play politics. Old fashioned thinking and business practices Lack of diversity Management does not have the ability to or take the time to recognize and develop talent in existing employees, though they are quick to bring in college interns and spend a lot of time on training and development for them. Not all employees are treated equally Not all employees are treated as though they are valued Supervisors do not maintain employee confidentiality Lack of ethics and lack of encouragement toward ethical behavior
