Vantaggi
Overall this is a good company to work for, even if it occasionally falls short of its stated values. -Pay is decent for early career in mechanical development. -Says all the right things about work-life balance -3 weeks PTO plus 13 paid holidays (if hired directly) (4wks PTO after 4yrs) -Funding is typically not a barrier (or a consideration) to completing my projects, but I understand that this varies between different parts of the company. -Coworkers are pleasant -Current WFH policy is reasonable. -Stable company with long-term growth mindset. Major investments happening in the area and no signs of being impacted by tech layoffs yet.
Svantaggi
-Most people I know are working 5-10 hours of overtime per week due to tight deadlines (unpaid because salary), despite management claiming they don't want us to (the same management who is setting timelines). -Typical drivel about being benevolent corporate overlords. -Hiring and onboarding processes are dysfunctional. -Not very many people with more than 3 years at the company.