Pros
Above market average remuneration packages and benefits. Welfare is pretty decent with free ice cream/yoghurt on a weekly basis,
Cons
1. Bosses are a hit or miss, I've been under 3 managers now and 2/3 are terrible. These 2/3 managers I've had/have are micromanaging, political, unreasonable and give absolutely no care for your career outlook. They even gaslight you for taking leaves even though it is your entitlement. 2. Working overtime/outside of office hour is very common, almost as if it's part of the work culture here. Workload is always never ending, do your work well and be prepared to be rewarded with more work. 3. Career progression is very very very slow and most of the time unclear. Takes an average of 10 years to get to a managerial position if you're starting from technician level. Bosses also are unwilling to let you change roles, you have to fight for it on your own. Career progression during 1-to-1 talks are very vague, the most you will get from your boss is a very brief estimated timeline for your next promotion. Almost feels like they never want to let you go especially since you're a slave to them. 4. Very stark and outrighted discrimination if you're not of managerial level. No respect will be given to you and your opinions don't matter (or they gaslight you to think that way). 5. Prepare to be involved with all the office and hierarchical drama.