Pros
Good benefits, though the post from my Russian colleague would indicate that's not true globally. There are some really talented people (all of whom are looking for other jobs).
Cons
Micromanagement. The CEO has a desk in the corner of the main floor, which is home to the sales, marketing, and services functions. It's not to make him more accessible or part of the team, however. It’s higher than the other desks for the purpose of monitoring who is at their desks, for how long, and when they come and go. He's even known to sit by the front door late on friday afternoons. It’s no wonder the moniker “Mr. Burns” (from The Simpsons) is used by employees to refer to him. The CEO recently addressed the company and referred to it as “a factory.” This is completely accurate. In fact, if you look at the management principles applied in the 19th century, you’ll find remarkable parallels.
