Vantaggi
Sense of community, many laughs shared, meeting people from different departments, tranquil grounds, and, it goes without saying, the free breakfast and lunch (if you played your cards right, dinner as well). Signed cards, balloons, and a pack of cookies on your birthday. In all honesty, you felt as if you belonged.
Svantaggi
There were a few bad apples that spoiled the barrel, your rare cases of nasty ego. Perhaps the acquisition was a good thing, in some ways it was bad. Work teams that became your family were let go. Rare chances for growth. Never received a review after repeatedly asking for one. As good as the free food, drinks, and snacks were/are you're paying for it with the low salary costs. If the freebies do eventually go away (along with the fleeting culture), be wise and ask for that needed raise.