Pros
This company, specifically. A lot of time and money has been spent on Lidl US, but despite the claims of its "start-up" status and the polished exterior it presents, the company culture has morphed into a bizarre mash-up of the worst of European business practices and lengthy American work hours. Expect an emphasis on time-in-seat and superficial appearances over work quality. There were a few upsides, of course: -Great benefits, even for the DC area -Competitive compensation at the managerial level and above -A few great people to work with
Cons
Unfortunately, none of these things begin to counter the self-defeating informal policies of nepotism, sexism, and (occasional) racism. Prospective employees at Lidl US have been passed over for hiring due to the following reasons: -They were married -They were overweight -They had mentioned family obligations or an ill relative who they provided care for -They had children It would behoove prospective applicants to review the demographics of Lidl US' senior management and Board of Directors before making any serious commitments. The sheer number of smart, hard-working, and optimistic people who have wound up crying in a bathroom stall because of workplace toxicity at this company is entirely too high.