Pros: The company is willing to invest in resources and training for its employees. It offers great networking opportunities and access to the terminal and seminars.

Cons: At the time, much of the technology was proprietary, and you developed software/applications that were not as portable. However, in recent years, the company has been getting rid of its legacy code and modernizing its technology infrastructure. Big-brother watching with the badge-out and daily logs and tracking system.

Pros: Good life and work balance

Cons: not exposed to the latest cutting-edge technology

Pros: If you miss the 80s (and I don't mean the music, but processes, culture, and technology), Bloomberg is the company for you. If you miss the 90s, wait a bit; they are getting there, come in a decade or two. To get a good understanding of what to expect, listen carefully to the company's culture, but remember that in the 80s, those words must have meant something different: * "Flexibility" means "Manage your time yourself as long as your manager can constantly see you." * "Flat structure" means "open space" or maybe "flat vertical structure." * "Hard-working" means "Keep yourself busy until late." * "Agile" means "Micromanagement." * "Innovation" means "NIH syndrome." * "Risk-taking" means "If you screw up just this much..." * "Be bold" means "We've no idea what that means, but they mention it in every book."

Cons: If you are looking for an internship or your first job, and money is your only motivation, then go to Bloomberg.