JPMorgan Chase

It's a job; they pay money.

Some of the projects are cutting-edge, and you can learn from them.

So far, still decent on the vacation time (and you will need it).

Expect to be overworked and underpaid.

Virtually no promotion path for sole contributors.

VERY political.

Indecisive management will change core aspects of a project on a dime, without any regard to the technical issues that will arise, and demand the project will still be delivered on time.

Benefits are getting eroded (like all in the industry, for that matter).

You cannot work from home.

Zero chance of getting your full bonus, unless you are at least an ED or higher.

• Shape up or ship out!
• Stop promoting based on politics.
• Promote based on success, not failure.