Pros
Stability Good middle managers - stuck between poor upper management and good employees Aggressive company acquiring multiple new locations and business units yearly Knowledgeable workforce with some pretty creative strategies, often bypassed, but good ideas nonetheless.
Cons
Poor communication & leadership - Upper management provides zero leadership to managers and employees. Important matters (employee death, plant closing, etc.) are often learned via word of mouth/gossip. Managers often left to figure out how to make poor decisions work for decisions made by top leadership. Zero desire for employees to grow or develop. Little to no encouragement to learn more or add certifications as promotions are not common and there are no career paths laid out. In essence, the job you are hired for day one is the job you'll stay in during your career for +95% of employees. Many managers nearing retirement, no known plans for transitioning.