Pros
I absolutely love the people I work with. My coworkers are phenomenal and really care about one another. Basic Research is a challenging, fast-paced environment, but I love the challenge and knowing that we really are one of the best companies in the business. There's a lot of variety with this job, because we distribute products for a number of brands and do multiple types of advertising (print, TV, radio, etc.), so that keeps things interesting and helps keep me from getting bored. Most of the managers try hard to offer the employees flexibility so that you can take kids to the doctor or miss a few hours of work for a school program, which is important when you're a parent. They also offer a decent insurance package, good vacation time for long-term employees, and 401(k) match.
Kontras
Management can be difficult to deal with. Communication isn't always great. It really is a challenging, fast-paced environment and can definitely be high-stress much of the time.