Vantaggi
*Some* of the VPs are great to work with & provide valuable mentorship (others are terrible). Senior leaders (Grossman, Ralston, & Vick especially) are class acts. Some interesting, high level client work and exposure.
Svantaggi
Top heavy organization that relies on a small group of junior staffers who are very poorly paid for the hours they work. Internal competition emphasized over cohesion at the junior level, and almost a Stasi-like environment at times. Old boys club mentality (just look at the team page - full of old, white men & all AAs are women). Terrible pay and benefits (insurance v expensive due to aging senior staff). Opaque performance reviews - a lot of promotions due to blatant favoritism. Takes advantage of the oversupply of young IR grads in the area for cheap labor.