Pros
no real pros. "it pays the bills", I guess.
Cons
You're stuck in Philadelphia: Most jobs are in NYC, and Im sure they capitalize on that by offering lower wages well-knowing employees (designers) have no other industry option alternatives unless they decide to make the big move and switch cities) Fake positivity: I felt like in the movie "Get Out" where every wants to fake a smile and convince themselves they are "happy" working for Anthro. Bottom line is that there is something eerie about it. Chaotic and soulless: Calendar is chaotic, sketch/sample reviews are chaotic. We are in the business of churning disposable clothes at an alarming fast rate, chasing trends while being well-aware that what we are designing into is designed to be obsolete within a few months (both, conceptually and quality-wise)