Pros
-Bright future. The information security industry is projected to grow almost 30% from 2013 to 2016, according to Gartner Research. Of course Rook is positioned to ride this wave, but leadership has even bigger plans than merely doing that. -Ambitious. Rook is uniquely entrepreneurial for the Midwest, even for tech companies. See a problem outside of your domain? Propose a solution, and you will probably see it implemented. Pragmatism rules here. -Continuous learning. Colleagues are genuinely curious. They are passionate about discussing new technologies and ideas.
Cons
To be truly successful in tech you absolutely *must* recognize and avoid the trappings of our industry: Unplug regularly. Balance work and play. Exercise. Our field changes quickly, but you must keep an eye on your long term health.