Pros
- The work is interesting with lots to learn if you're interested in science - There's a wide array of people to work with, some of whom are very talented, and you can learn things from - It's a big company, with some money, so there are large celebrations and backing for some projects - It's still more agile than some of its competitors.
Cons
- The whole "helping people save the world and do great things" line becomes a bit sour when you realise that many of the scientists who use their products actually hate them for profiteering - There are some definite cliques within the offices, and you can feel quite left out if you're not in one of them, also, there's a definite rivalry between different offices and departments, with some thinking that they are better than others - Since the merger, there has been a definite lack of control of the purse strings and the direction of the company, leading to cutbacks in some vital areas, and some desperately worrying decisions - Middle management can, at times, be quite opaque, with some managers being too busy to be approachable, and others failing to give their reports the information they need to improve and succeed - The company culture has become less familial and more corporate, which is understandable to a point, but it can be quite jarring if you have been in the company since before the merger.
