Pros
- You will get to work with a group of people who will undoubtedly be successful. - The company has most of the base level tech perks. - They do have some "fun" surprise bonuses and things each year. - You get to have the holidays off without digging into your PTO.
Cons
- Compensation is below market, primarily because so many people were hired at a low base...but then 4 years later, their peers are making way more because the raises were not aggressive enough. i.e. They need to be 20%+ raises to keep up with the market. - No RSU's, shares or stock awards (unless randomly awarded + 4 year vest). Morningstar CEO has refused to offer anything to employees and no one knows why. Greed? Out of touch with the market? Not sure. - Leadership seems to be unable to listen regarding "future of work" possibilities. Remote flexibility is the future and it needs to include flexibility for managers as well as IC's. There is also no such thing as "an in-person / in-office culture"...especially when there aren't enough meeting rooms to reserve to get work done. I bet employees spend 15% of their time "trying to find a room". - PTO is not paid out when you leave, so it creates issues related to people turning in their notice, then taking PTO, then moving on. And no, paying out 1 week of PTO doesn't count as it still isn't solving the root of the problem.