Pros
- Job Security: Even though programs get cut, or end, management has always tried "Redeploying" folks. I have had firsthand experience with that. - Engineering: The Engineering is solid - though we may not be the bleeding edge on majority of projects, the problems are still interesting and accomplished in a polished fashion. - Work Life Balance: Programs offer 4x10s, 9x80s, or regular 5 day weeks. for about 85% of my time I've also gotten to hang my hat at 40 hours, and enjoy life. If I do work overtime, its less often, and - Learning Opportunities: My managers have always be open ears when hearing my needs, and have actively tried to work with me to get me in roles I'm excited for/wanting to be in. - Lateral Movement: Internal requisition is easy, and encouraged. They like to retain talent where possible.
Kontras
- Less Technical Managers: They can be out of touch with ground level technical work. Most of the time they're hyper focused on burn down and schedule pressures, without apt knowledge of the technical work needed to accomplish these often misconstrued schedules - General Corporate Culture found in most Big Companies. -