Vantaggi
This is my first time working for an international company. With my role, I am privy to the day-to-day activities in some of the other office locations (London, New York, New Delhi, Heidelberg, etc.). So, I feel confident enough to say that each office keeps a certain standard that may be unique to SN. We have line managers who take their time to listen to our concerns, our every working minute is not managed, our facilities are spacious and inviting, and I've yet to encounter a disgruntled colleague. This says a lot because I am surrounded by colleagues who have been here between 5 and 25 years! I am only 1 year in, so perhaps I am still looking with rose glasses, but I am grateful to find that these types of employers exist.
Svantaggi
I am not sure if it is based per the regulations of each country, but it is a bit disconcerting that there is a pay raise ceiling for our union. So, after about 5 years, I think, I cannot make any more salary-wise than what the union says publishing companies can make. This is not a huge con, as I am paid well enough to pay my bills and have some spending money (family of 4). It is more that this is the first time in my career that I have a position where I do make enough to have savings, and I am sad to learn it will cease to continue increasing after a few years. Again, I am not sure if this is per country. The other con is that because SN is an international company, it can be difficult to connect with colleagues or have meetings at a time that accommodates everyone. A 13.00 UTC time slot is frequently blocked because that is the main time to meet with our EU, US, and Asian colleagues. It can be rough with big meetings or if I would like an immediate answer, but it is midnight where the colleague lives. This is not a big deal; I have to practice my patience and trust that I will get an answer when it is working hours for that colleague.
