Pros: You learn an awful lot about lots of different types of manufacturing and meet people from all over the world. You will leave with a solid work ethic.

Cons: Aerospace is very volatile, and even full-time employees will experience, on average, 3-5 years of time off within a 15-year period. Therefore, everyone is always paranoid about being laid off, which makes for a stressful environment.

Pros: Good career to work with a lot of people. The career path and rewards are very good. Key performance is communication. Also, Boeing has a compensation plan (very good) as well as other plans like 401(k) and stock purchase.

Cons: The insurance coverage is not as good as it used to be. But long-term disability and short-term disability benefits are good for employees. The nature of the aerospace industry is very up and down over time. That can cause a lot of moving, switching, and renewing your career (sometimes). This industry is the exact opposite of the health care industry, where it is very stable.

Pros: Good learning experience. The Everett site is amazing.

Cons: Watch out for layoffs. Managers will transfer you at any time.