Pros
AspenTech pulled themselves out of stock exchange de-listing which shows their commitment to staying afloat. They are a leader in their industry and have outlasted numerous competitors, or simply absorbed them into the business. They attempt to organize company 'fun' events and even have a dedicated committee to do such.
Cons
My years at AspenTech were the worst of my adult working life. When I joined the company there were very few employees with greater than 3 years tenure. I quickly learned why that was. AspenTech's management team cares only about themselves. They, along with high level HR representatives walk through the hallways with their eyes cast down to the floor to not have to engage with regular employees. Much of their time is spent looking for 'someone to blame' when things go wrong rather than focusing on a solution to the problem. Loyalty and regard for such do not exist at AspenTech. Rather than reward their best workers, they lump everyone together at review and evaluation time, decide upon a maximum they will spend on increases, and then expend a great deal of effort 'nit-picking' employees over non work-related issues to reduce their overall score on the employee review. Starting salaries are competitive, yet year-over-year increases are below cost of living increases. Work-life balance is another 'nonexistent' thing with AspenTech. Hours are set by management with no consideration for the needs of working parents or employees that travel more than 10 miles to work. Company expects 24 hour availability from employees by providing laptops, yet has a Draconian view of an employee working from home during blizzards, childcare emergencies, illness, etc. When it benefits Aspen they expect you to be available at all hours. When it benefits you - all bets are off. AspenTech is a bully culture environment with threats and intimidation being mistakenly viewed as 'motivation'. Managers should inspire their employees, not insult them.