Pros
The location of the Beaverton was easy to commute to. On big race days we would get free food and sodas. Night shifts were easy. PTO allowance was average. The inner NOC circle was good. For a time we worked 4x10. Had a few contests were money and even trips were offered.
Cons
I worked in the NOC for 4 years. Most of the time it was shear terror due to never knowing if you are going to get yelled at, belittled or praised. If you were on their good side life was good but if you got into the lazer beams you would be watched and any small mistake was blow out of proportion. High nepotism where family or friends could do whatever they wanted with out an issue. Only time I ever got a review was to be scolded even though I worked there for several years. When on salary I was oncall 24/7 and during slow times if you needed to leave early you had to take PTO but if you worked an extra day no comp-time was offered and prevented if you tried to take it. During my time there we were never at full staff due to high turnover. Another writer talks about flame-outs this is a true statement.