Vantaggi
Good company to gain experience in synoptic weather forecasting. You really do learn how to forecast well on a short-term (Day 1 - 5) basis. It is an optimal situation for recent graduates looking to get your foot in the door. Since the company is still small (less than 20 employees) you will have a good amount of autonomy and a chance to develop your own niche within the firm. They are always looking for new and innovative ideas in terms of how to expand services to new groups of clients. Although entry-level pay is rather low ($30,000 - $35,000), the yearly raises are good and are pretty even across the board (can be a pro or a con, as a guaranteed raise does promote a level of complacency and don't exactly inspire employees to set themselves out from their peers). In other words, it is a good position if you enjoying riding the middle of the pack. Although the annual pay boost depends on the overall profit of the company, it is generally in the $3,000 - $6,000 range.
Svantaggi
Shift work is required and the work hours are awful. Expect to put in a good 10 - 20+ hours of overtime per week without compensation. Starting out, you will be more than likely required to work overnights and at least some (if not all) weekend days. Shifts can be extended up to 12 hours in inclement weather situations, such as snow storms or severe weather. You will also be working at least one to two holidays a year, although these are compensated at a double-time pay rate. Many problems typically associated with small company's apply here - such as lack of funding and a lot a resistance to change / trying to improve conditions from both a workers and operational standpoint. High turnover has been a problem in recent years, as many younger employees have found better opportunities elsewhere and have opted to leave by either getting out of the field completely or taking a more transitional role.