Pros
The health benefits are lovely, as I'm sure they would be in most healthcare jobs. I can see most Northside Hospital physicians for little to no cost. There's a pension plan after you've been here for 5 years, which I understand is uncommon.
Cons
Our jobs are so frequently threatened by management that it's a running joke. My team and I have come out of otherwise solemn meetings laughing about guesses that we had made. "How many times was that, 11? 12? I lost count!" HR doesn't respond to inquiries or complaints, and my team has been chastised by management for reaching out to them with issues. My direct manager is held to a much lower standard than her subordinates. She comes in late, leaves early, lies directly to us and her management, fabricates stories, and lacks a basic understanding of her job requirements. It's extremely frustrating to work in such an environment. Covid-19 has shone an even brighter light on the situation with a reckless disregard for our safety. Even though our jobs can easily be done remotely, management has found every excuse to deny us the privilege of safety. Cleaning products were understandably in short supply, but even personal products from home were met with criticism. "What's that SMELL? Oh, well. Thank you for cleaning up I guess." Non-bleach-based products were eventually purchased for our use, but the contact time was so long that they were impractical for daily use. On one occasion, an employee's private health information was even leaked to their superiors without permission or any repercussions from HR or employee relations.
