Pros
Compensation: Above market rate plus quarterly bonuses plus RSUs Trusted brand within the industry Well-run, responsive IT department In-demand technology, especially with the growth of rich media, mobile and social
Cons
Politics over productivity Flagship product losing global marketshare Limited openness to change: Long-timers more invested in keeping cushy bonuses / RSUs then working to set up the company for future success. Promotions based on politics rather than merit or even basic knowledge of the job Limited openness to new employees: Majority of attrition is from people who have been there less than a year. Those who stay chose the same path of politics over productivity Siloed organization up to the top: Executives more focused on looking good to analysts and "the market" rather than making the hard decisions to set up the company for success Current conditions point to a long, slow decline - Microsoft-style