Pros: Core job with desk work and fancy pay.

Cons: Only desk work, very little fieldwork.

Pros: Lots of flexibility in job requirements. Over the dozen or so years I have been here, I have pretty much written my own job description. Small side projects became larger projects and then job requirements. I have not had a manager give me 'an assignment' in the last 8-9 years. It is a very self-directed environment. All the creature comforts are here: * Free drinks * Breakfasts * Summer Outings * Anniversary cruises etc... All the benefits that matter are here: * 401k match * Insurance plans * Profit sharing Respectable salary. Being a worker-bee with no eye towards management, I am quite happy to do the 9-5 and not think about work at all when I am gone.

Cons: There are not a lot of promotions here. That said, I think people come in with weird expectations: It is not high school; you do not get a promotion every year. Realistically, every position I have held here had the possibility of being a lifelong career position. If there are only five levels to each job, and I could be here for 40 years (a real possibility!), exactly how fast do you expect to move through the ranks?

Pros: This would qualify as one of the great American companies that makes great products and really values its employees. Employees are highly qualified, and the products are widely used and well respected across basically all industries. There are plenty of learning opportunities available, such as seminars and training sessions. These are not just related to work, but also cover fitness, finance, and health. Work-life balance is amazing.

Cons: It is a conservative company, and new ideas and features are scrutinized minutely and take some time to come to fruition.