Pros
I want to be honest here. You get to work by yourself without a boss hanging over your head everyday if you know what you are doing.
Cons
Even if you do know what you are doing and get annual accolades for a job well done, Upper Management has an attitude that lower staffing are pieces of %$^&. and stand around all day doing nothing. There is no room for growth in the company. Applied for 4 different posted positions with my 15 plus years in the industry, including relocating to another state, and Corporate store hired off the street to fill with fresh college youth, with no experience. Upper management is very clicky... it's all who you know or who you $%R& in order to get ahead. Health Benefits Changed for more profit for the company. No stock options for lower staff. No coverage for managers if someone quits. I worked 3 months straight with 1 day off a month. when my assistant quit. is that Illegal? hmmmm