Pros
Some talented and hard-working colleagues. Occasional cultural events.
Cons
Work-life balance is almost nonexistent in IT. I was regularly required to work late nights and weekends (sometimes until 3:00 a.m. or longer), yet still had to be in the office at 9:00 a.m. sharp. This rule was selectively enforced. I was the only one held to the 9 a.m. requirement, while multiple team members consistently came in after 10 a.m. without consequence. One even came in around 10:30 and left at 3 every day. When I asked to come in later after late-night work (as my boss claimed was allowed), I was told “we don’t have enough coverage” or other excuses. “Optics” was given as the reason for why I couldn’t adjust my schedule. Benefits are mediocre — 401(k) match is 4% tiered vs. 6% straight match at my past employers. Company culture is only “wonderful” if you fit their mold exactly; if not, you risk being terminated. High turnover is hidden behind stories of people who have been there for decades. They don’t talk about the many who have been let go.