Pros
* Work-life balance, but it is not encouraged and your reporting officer may penalise you for wanting this (like mine did).
Cons
* Reporting officers are given all the say in the annual / semi-annual appraisal exercise. They can write whatever they wish. There is no feedback given about performance and supervisors do not display any leadership or provide guidance. My appraisal session took place after the bonus was already given and I had to request for a discussion. I have seen my supervisor behave unprofessionally (including screaming, shouting, making personal remarks) with my colleagues on numerous occasions. My reporting officer's sense of insecurity prevented my career development in SATS. * The human capital (HC) department in SATS is in cahoots with such managers. Despite constant turnover and previous feedback, they never took an interest in my department. In fact, when I raised an issue over the unprofessional behaviour of my manager, I was told that he/she has a personality that doesn't like to be challenged.