Oracle

The expense policy was fair, and compensation was about average. Network access and the laptop were sufficient for the job. There were no real allowances for working out of a home office.

Constantly having to find creative ways to settle down clients who were over-promised technical and application abilities by sales.

Once you get to the Director level, if you want to advance, you better start showing the ability to "bury" people. You won't make it to a higher level without being ultra-aggressive to the point of hurting others' careers.

Recognize that clients have options in the market. While terms and conditions will lock clients in place for a period of time, they will not be forever. I would advise treating all ranks of employees with respect, but know that advice would not be acknowledged or considered.