Pros
-Fun, meaningful work with smart coworkers -Opportunities for leadership and management sooner than you’d get them at other companies (1-2 years) -Lots of interactions with customers who are generally top healthcare organizations -Pick your own growth path, and very easy to get involved in interest areas (though they will mean extra work) -Competitive compensation, with large raises and bonuses for high performers -Madison is a really cool midsize city with a moderate cost of living
Cons
-Inconsistent work-life balance, depending on your current projects and your manager. Some people work 40-50 hrs/week, others 60-70. In general, the people who care more and perform better end up working more. -Epic’s obsessions with customer service and its own reputation mean that employees are frequently the lowest priority. For example, if the cheapest flight back to Madison after a week on-site gets in at 11pm Thursday, you’ll be expected to take that flight (to save the customer money) and still be in the office for meetings first thing Friday morning. -Epic’s non-compete contract (which all employees must sign) makes it difficult to move laterally when you leave, and is amongst the most restrictive out there. -Epic’s approach to internal management is still that of a start-up. Expect lots of top-down decisions, a cult-ish vibe among managers, and a lack of process for internal work.