Pros: The best learning experiences were in core C++, server-side coding, templates, and JavaScript asynchronous frameworks, etc. Then, out of nowhere, a reorg happens, and you are left with nothing that you built with so much hard work. Good pay, amazing benefits (best in NYC), a pretty building, rarely fires (always puts people on performance plans), very fast learning. The CEO discussed voluntary work that I did with them. They have amazing matches for community involvement (they matched $5,000 to my charity for my voluntary hours).

Cons: Too many reorgs (not just my team but others too). Very competitive; hard to get an "exceeds expectations." Proprietary tech, at times too fast-paced, with a steeper learning curve.

Pros: Good opportunities for climbing the company ladder. Interns are given real production projects that offer value to the company, instead of dummy projects just to check their level of ambition.

Cons: It's very regulated in terms of the number of hours required every week and every day. There are loads of overheads in terms of reports, and when you're allowed to take breaks. It's hard to balance working there with a thriving social life.

Pros: - Been here over 5 years, always have been encouraged a healthy WLB. - The work has always been interesting. - Food is great (NJ office). - Internal mobility is encouraged. - Philanthropy is highly encouraged, and it feels good to work for a place trying to make the world better.

Cons: - Seems a lot of teams have trouble defining clear roles, roadmaps, and expectations. - Some teams just simply have lazy people (but I guess that's anywhere).