Pros: - Very relaxed environment - Work/life balance never an issue - Looks good on a resume

Cons: Compensation is nowhere near competitive for the industry. Raises basically don't happen outside promotions unless you get an external offer, and even then promotion raise percentages are very low. Upward mobility is also all about who you know, not your performance. Brain drain happening over the last few years is readily apparent, and a direct result of IBM. Where most IBM acquisitions get "blue washed" quickly, Red Hat has been a slow burn that in recent years has started to pick up momentum. Culture is a ghost of its former self - years of nepotistic management promotions have left most middle and director levels completely devoid of competency.

Pros: Red Hat is one of the larger contributors to the open-source community, and also a great employer. Company culture is special and loyal to the people who work there. This is a good place for younger engineers to kick-start their careers and ensure that they have enough resources and mentorship. It also offers a range of projects to work on, ensuring that employees are flexible.

Cons: Sometimes, it can feel stiff and **take** extra time when it comes to larger scope decisions by managers **due to the** complex hierarchy on particular projects.

Pros: Compensates well and teaches a lot

Cons: Sometimes you have to stay overtime.