Pros
Initial compensation was pretty good with negoiations boosting incoming salary Most of the work has been interesting along the way
Cons
No COLA's Company is making BILLIONS and no bonus for Lead Associates and below and although I have had "exceeding" assessments, my raises have NEVER been greater tha 5% You will have long period of time where you will WORK YOUR ASS OFF for no addtional compensation. Way TOO MANY EVPs, SVPs, Principals, and Leadership do-nothings that add to the overhead or are strategic hires that have no place and contribute next to nothing. Not convinced that "going public" was a good idea as we seem to be losing 1000s of good, smart and dedicated people monthly through this "lack of work" process and continue to maintain 1000 - 1500 openings. Losing many of the "gray beards" and experienced staff and many more will be on the way out once the economy improves and the job market turns around. Assessment process is too time consuming and unproductive for such a large staff. HR leadership is worthless and non-productive and the last couple of organizational transformation have been miserable failures.