Pros
Good clients and interesting projects using sophisticated methods.
Cons
Strange culture, abusive workload and hyper-controlling president make this a miserable work environment. I'm surprised they attract any talent, but most don't stay. Don't be fooled by shiny image and the work-at-home structure - you will not be able to hit send on an e-mail or go to the bathroom without a call two minutes later on your house phone dumping work on you. Work relationships here are highly dysfunctional, and questionable ethical practices were not unusual on the projects I worked on. This company will NEVER grow beyond it's current scope, despite some cool research methods, because the president micro-manages down to every email sentence. I've never seen a professional in research/consulting industry so arrogant and controlling. There are no "real" high or even mid-level positions in this organization ... you are a foot soldier who executes her narrow vision, or she makes life hell for you and you're out. Only her family members (names disguised to hide this) and a very few long-time accomplices are in her "inner circle" and stick around. There are MANY wonderful companies in this space - Smarty Pants is not one of them.