Pros
Benefits, benefits, benefits. After 9 years of service, I've accrued 5 weeks of PTO plus 1 that I buy. My 401(k) has been increasing steadily, even when I've not been able to contribute (because VG will deposit 10% equivalent to our salary into our 401(k)). Health benefits are top notch and FMLA a true lifesaver.
Cons
While the benefits are the best part of working at VG, it is still not offsetting the low wages. Merit increases are an insult at 2%, which doesn't make a dent. Reviews are written by biased and emotional team leaders. The opinion of the crew does not count, only as an opportunity to have an excuse at the end of the year to withhold the 2% "merit increase". The internal interview process is an audition. Crew are not chosen on the basis of their skills, experience and track record or results. Crew are chosen in their ability to answer a few "behavioral based questions". The result: under-qualified, inexperienced, overwhelmed, stressed out, unhappy crew. It is unfortunate that my greatest challenge is navigating through office politics to scrape up a 2% pay increase or get to the next job internally than occupying my attention, focus and talent on the work at hand, which I really enjoy.