Pros: Great work-life balance. There are so few tech companies (particularly global corporations) that care enough about their employees' home lives to encourage weekends off. 401K matching was terrific as well, and the medical/dental benefits were top-rate until the last year. Working with the latest in wireless technologies, software, and test equipment. Great co-workers, whom not only know and ply their trade effectively but couldn't care less about office politics.

Cons: Decisions by upper management and executives... yes, this is a gripe often heard in the corporate world. However, when you go from one "burning platform" and jump headlong into another "burning platform" (i.e., Windows Phone), it became a more steady decline. The Metro UI of Windows 7 and 8 is unique, but hardly a favorite among mobile phone users. The early death of the Microsoft Kin mobile phone should have rung alarm bells, not to mention the fact that Windows 7 devices couldn't be upgraded to 8, and the lack of apps (which should have been tackled early on).

Pros: Developing the latest technologies, like 5G, salaries are protected by the union (SITT). More benefits are gained by the union. You can learn new things in the world of telecommunication. Extra hours are paid.

Cons: Much stress is caused by poor management of projects, self-learning competence development, and a restricted budget for developing people's careers and training.

Pros: Good working environment, great benefits (Insurance, PTO, etc.).

Cons: Salary is not as high compared to others in the industry.