Pros
Beautiful campus, there are a few nice people to work with. Public transit is paid for, and free shuttle service to campus.
Cons
The culture is toxic and people are encouraged to not work as a team. I had a very gossipy boss. She acts sweet and she kisses up to her bosses all the time. If you make a tiny, non-life threatening error she was quick to blame you. The supervisors also do not listen to you if you have a suggestion to improve efficiency. While working at Stanford, I wanted to help improve a process by setting up a friendly meeting with the business partners. At the meeting we discussed what could be improved, but after my meeting my boss told me I was stepping out of line and she was furious with me. Additionally, my boss had the audacity to even criticize my personal life and my situation (when I really did not share much with her). Though she may argue she is being "honest" her comments has no place in a professional environment. She even turned her employees against each other. When I was a contractor I was once stupid enough to believe her. To add insult to injury the head of the department makes a ton of money, but shares none of it with his employees. In fact every year, I would receive a note from Stanford that my pay is below the poverty level and qualifies for additional tax credits. Even the bonuses and the raises (if you get any) are cheap. I only received a lousy bonus of $500 with 60% of it eaten by taxes. I worked my tail off as I was doing the job of two people with no one available to help me despite having the time and resources. Run from this job don't walk or get out as fast as you can your pay will never improve. Supervisors are more worried about their own hides than your professional development, your wellbeing, or growth.