Pros
Competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) with company match and annual HSA contributions. • Opportunity to work on critical systems in a regulated industry. • High job security due to specialized skill requirements and limited external interest in the role.
Cons
With routine retirements, there are now little to no employees left with the tribal knowledge needed to handle critical tasks. Toxic leadership culture ; micromanagement and favoritism are prevalent. • Internal mobility is severely restricted—even lateral moves or transfers to other offices are blocked without explanation. • High turnover among staff, including new hires and experienced engineers, due to burnout and lack of career progression. • Training and mentorship are virtually non-existent; new recruits are expected to “sink or swim,” leading to serious knowledge gaps. • No structured development path. • Chronic understaffing and loss of institutional knowledge due to retirements and poor retention.