Pros
-Co-workers generally were nice and helpful if they had the time -Relatively flexible schedules as long as you are not too late to start -No strict deadlines, with the exceptions of rush jobs or investigatory work. Most testing assigned to analysts is not due back to the client for several weeks so there isn't a rush -Can manage a decent work/life balance most of the time
Cons
This pertains primarily to department 09, though departments 10 and 12 are nearly as bad -In lab training is non-existent, you shadow someone (who may themselves have only been there several months and not great sources of information through no fault of their own) for a week and then you're on your own -Most group leaders are too busy to be bothered with any questions regarding any tests you may be doing, and even worse some group leaders don't even know the specifics of what their group tests. -Turnover in analysts and group leaders makes for chaos and unreasonable expectations placed on those who stick around -Inconsistent promotion system: highly preferential treatment is placed on some not so great workers while some hard workers waste away as associates -Pay is not equal to the work expected of analysts at any level -Abuse of the fact that they are based in 'at will' employment state. It's bad enough that turnover is high due to employees leaving for better opportunities but on top of that management on several occasions enacted on the spot terminations, no warnings or probationary period. Their termination letters are highly inflammatory and derogatory