Pros
- The team is wonderful, and very supportive of each other. Many of my teammates have become some of my closest friends, and my boss has been a great mentor. - The work is really interesting and teaches you a lot of great skills including research, public speaking, mapping, and coding. - There is flex work, so you can work at your own pace and can store up extra vacation days to take throughout the year. - Management really tries to support what you are passionate about - if you have an idea for a project they often let you try it out. Then if it is successful, you lead it.
Cons
- The office is not in a convenient location, although recent telework improvements makes this less problematic. - Our work priorities can change quickly, leading to very high-intensity work periods, followed by slower ones. While the new assignments can be fun and a great learning experience, they can be hard to balance with personal life.