Vantaggi
The compensation is definitely the best part. Between the base salary, equity, and bonuses, you’re very well taken care of. The perks like the food and gyms are still top-tier and make daily life much easier. You also get a level of job security and 'resume prestige' that is hard to find elsewhere. It is also a very good environment for 'coasters' who don't have big career ambitions and just want to cash in on a six-digit paycheck without much stress. Because the pace can be slow, it’s a great spot for people with families who prioritize a work-life-balance-friendly and a stable job.
Svantaggi
Oh boy, it really became a mess lately... The actual office culture feels incredibly childish. It often feels like you're back in kindergarten rather than at a world-class tech company. There is a huge emphasis on being "Googly," which in practice just means being performative. If you are a quiet, hard-working person who just wants to excel at your core job, you’re going to struggle. Management tends to reward 'visibility' over actual impact. To get promoted, you have to spend a lot of time on social actions and 'theater' to be noticed. Lately, it’s gotten worse with the influx of ex-consultants who were recently let go or decided to switch. (Not all but) Many of them don’t seem to have the hard skills or any knowledge of the product, but they are experts at talking and fueling an ever-degrading, 'LinkedIn-style' cringe culture. One more thing: there is also a strong presence of toxic positivity. You can’t really criticize anything or point out what isn't working without people getting offended. Because of this, processes never actually get optimized or corrected. It’s hard to improve things when honest feedback is treated as a personal attack. Overall, it doesn’t feel like a fair environment for smart, hard-working people who just want to do honest work without constant self-promotion and walking on eggshells. If you lack career ambition or are willing to endure a 3+ year promotion cycle, or just to have a fancy entry on your CV and a stable job, then go for it.