Vantaggi
Slightly better than unemployment - in all seriousness. Unfortunately the board of directors lets senior management do what ever they want and continues to ignore poor performance at the executive level.
Svantaggi
I worked for "the Box" for over 10 years. I drank the cool-aid and received some moderate promotions and salary increases because of that. When the CEO, Mr. Young "retired" due to an FTC investigation a few years back those below him all moved up into more senior positions and had (and continue to have) free reign with no oversight. This has produced an atmosphere of fear of being fired or laid off from all staff who are not in the "buddy" club of senior management. If you are a friend or relative of management you can expect to love your job there including bonuses and raises. If you are not then you will understand why my "pros" statement is what it is. Salary increases and bonuses are non existent, I had seen neither in 5+ years before I left. If you are an officer of the company you will be paid handsomely, check out the required corporate releases to Wall Street (ticker symbol BBOX) for bonus and salary information at the exec level and you will understand what I mean. There is no expenditure on capital improvement unless it is to buy revenue for the next earnings release or to build another lavish office for those on top. I have no problem with a successful management team doing well but not when revenues are down year after year after year and the regular work force is treated the way they are. I know this reads like a ran,t however, everything I have said is true (again - check the NASDAQ filings). Just as an illustration of their ineptitude, until recently, the sales group would receive a sticker (captain America, my little pony, teamwork) etc. if they closed a deal or got a new customer as their recognition for doing well because they was no real incentives that mid management could offer. I still know people within the company and know that people are told on a daily basis that they will be fired or to "start looking" it they do not perform to whatever ludicrous revenue or gross profit goals management has set.