Pros
- Really smart people in the marketing department - Some managers/directors are wonderful people to work with - Very international and diverse group of people - Cutting edge, innovative products that are the leaders in the ophthalmic lens industry - Rotational program within marketing department affords young marketing managers to get a good variety of experiences
Kontras
- Management is aloof - Department culture is very cynical - Toxic personalities/management styles are tolerated and often promoted - Training and coaching is minimal - Leaders take a "sink or swim" approach to managing their employees - VERY meeting heavy organization - There are often too many cooks in the kitchen on projects - Ambiguity abounds - Inflexible work hours