Pros: It's a huge group, so many opportunities to move around within the company. The company does diverse work, so it can be good.

Cons: Having a big size can also be a very bad thing. You'll probably work on something very, very specific. As I said, this can be good or bad.

Pros: Good salary and benefits package. Work/life balance is an Intel value and generally promoted in the office environment. Smart co-workers and managers. Results is what matters. This has made the company successful in the market.

Cons: Intel is really two separate companies: the manufacturing part (known as TMG) and the non-manufacturing part (engineering, corporate services, IT, Payroll, HR, etc.). The cultural difference between them is like night and day. The belief within TMG is they make the money, and the rest of the company is just unnecessary overhead. The culture on the non-mfg side is much more easy-going, and workers are generally happier. Work/life balance in the office environment is a very important corporate value, whereas in TMG, it’s a source of irritation and just another diversion from all that matters – making chips.

Pros: Used to be stable. Not any more. The post-PC era contributes to layoffs.

Cons: A stagnant career, duplication of work, and too much politics are major bottlenecks for creativity.