Pros: You are given a project that is not only challenging but also useful for the team you're working on. You truly expand on the concepts learned in the classroom and possibly learn more with respect to scaling and distributing applications. Everyone is genuinely available to help with questions. Nothing is assumed, and you are given time to learn source code and any tools needed in order to complete the project. Asides from the technical aspect, there are many opportunities to learn about company culture and join the Bloomberg Communities.

Cons: The environment can be intimidating, but make sure to reach out to your mentor or manager if you're feeling overwhelmed.

Pros: Job stability - you won't get laid off unless you are completely incompetent, and even then you might not get laid off.

Cons: Mediocre talent pool. Tons of bureaucracy and politics. Poor management/leadership. Little to no career growth unless you are a "Kool-Aid drinker."

Pros: Not pushing. I nearly never need to work overtime (I cannot guarantee this for all teams). Most people are nice and helpful. No stock, but the base salary is not bad, and benefits like medical/dental are good.

Cons: The technology is generally a bit out of date and is hard to update. Actually, the atmosphere is: "You will know that we will never update our core code and technology."