Pros
At scale, the company has robust HR and finance systems.
You can join a variety of activities.
Work schedules and locations are flexible.
Compensation is competitive, with strong bonus opportunities.
Cons
Disorganized and image-driven, with a focus on awards, taking credit, showy behavior, and ingratiation.
Many leaders/managers lack technical expertise and favor manual policies over technological fixes, which creates heavy bureaucracy.
Leadership practices are outdated and exhibit many harmful traits: large power gaps, HIPPO, special treatment for certain people, leaders who avoid accountability, condescending behavior, a culture of blame and public shaming, micromanagement, and inappropriate language in meetings — overall a very unhealthy work environment.
The frenetic pace is largely self-imposed and stems from poor planning at the management level rather than industry demands.