Pros
Steady work environment with long-term employment potential Opportunities to accumulate vacation after several years Some benefits provided, including health insurance
Cons
Health insurance is expensive, with the company covering only around 60% Vacation time begins accruing after your first year, starting with one week, but you don’t reach approximately two weeks until your third year. Additionally, time off often has to be used during company downtime (e.g., when the campus is closed), which limits flexibility in choosing when to take your vacation. Unused vacation and PTO are no longer paid out when you leave, and if you provide notice, you may not be allowed to use your remaining time off—essentially forfeiting it A mandatory 30-minute unpaid break is strictly enforced; failure to take it may lead to disciplinary action Paid holiday eligibility can be tricky—depending on your location, if you don’t work within the same pay period, you may not receive holiday pay Temporary summer layoffs are common, during which benefits are suspended, PTO cannot be used or accrued, and holiday pay is not provided—even if you're still technically performing work Raises are capped between 2.5% to 3.5%, with 3% being typical. Even when significant additional responsibilities are assigned, raises rarely reflect the increased workload