Pros
- The work itself is genuinely interesting, and our flagship software is well-positioned in the industry, having a large portion of Fortune 500 companies as clients. - Chicago colleagues are social, vibrant and friendly. The environment is very bright and airy, featuring great views of the lake and downtown. - Incredible summer and winter parties at Chicago's top-notch venues. - Experiencing other job functions is possible and encouraged. You are welcome to apply internally for postings across offices - great opportunity for those who perform well and aren't tied down to one city. - Exposure to passionate colleagues across offices, with a very wide variety of experiences and backgrounds. - The vacation and health benefits are among the very best in Chicago. - Work-life balance is very good here. In fact, Euromonitor recently won an award for it. Employees will have no problems managing their lives outside of work. - Work-from-home flexibility after two years of employment. In a time where flexibility is king, this is greatly appreciated. - Working hours flexibility: begin work any time from 8 through 10 a.m. I don't take advantage of it, but it's appreciated. - Ongoing CSR initiatives and workday volunteer opportunities. - Lots of training opportunities. Interested in learning something new? Go for it! - I've met some great friends here.
Cons
- Everyone's mileage may vary, but I find some teams to be slow-moving, or non-communicative at the least. As such, it is challenging to accomplish tasks without delays. Delays are common, expected and accepted here. - In my opinion, leadership and research always seem to be focusing on the next "hot new thing," pumping out new products left and right and not investing in improvements of older offerings. - Not necessarily a "con," but Euromonitor is best for early careers. In my opinion, there is little opportunity for those with more than about 7+ years of experience (give or take, depending on the person) - at least in Chicago.
