Pros: Great company, great work, challenging problems, visionary Founder!

Cons: Recently, there has been a bloating of the Project Managers and PMO office.

Pros: Great benefits and competitive pay. Smaller teams allow individuals to shine. A lot of smart people to learn from, if you can ever get the chance.

Cons: Very cut-throat and poor culture that makes it a very poor place to work. The firm doesn't seem to be heading in the right direction whatsoever and fails to read the atmosphere of the office. Lack of planning leads to constant context switching. Everything is ambiguous and secretive, and what comes next is never certain. Constant turnover is a massive problem, leading to a massive amount of issues in terms of project management. There is lots of technical debt that will not be addressed, even when the debt threatens the success of the company. Top management is quite disconnected from the workforce and, from what I have seen, do not know how to run a modern technology team. The office is full of unhappy faces. Citadel has a lot of talent but doesn't know what to do with it. It uses a waterfall approach to technology.

Pros: Citadel is a fast-paced work environment that prides itself on winning and meritocracy. If you're a highly driven individual, confident in your abilities, you can make a significant impact in a short period of time. Citadel is an amazing place to create your own space. If you work hard enough on something you think is important, Citadel will likely reward you with the resources to make further improvements. Most talented co-workers I've had the pleasure of working with in my entire career. Everyone is eager and driven. Amazing Coronavirus response as well. Citadel was ahead of the curve in every respect and has put together a thorough, non-mandatory return to work plan in the late summer.

Cons: Citadel can be a tough place if you don't have the requisite skills or aren't interested in working hard. Working hard doesn't mean 80-hour weeks; it just means diligently working during the time you do put in.