Pros
The pay scale and advancement opportunities are endless with this company. There are several tiers to the upper eschelon of management, and if you are willing to relocate then you can proceed up the ladder as far as you like. The automotive industry as a whole is pretty stable, and the management seems to be very consistent in it's expectations.
Cons
This company requires you to be available constantly. When you are a store manager (Upper middle management) you must be available to take care of emergencies if they pop up. That means driving to the store in the middle of the night if the store alarm is going off and the cops need you. Also, it seems as if they are unable to balance Work and Life very effectively. If you work for Firestone, you will be guilted into not taking time off when you are ill, hurt, or unable to otherwise work. It is looked down upon, and because it is a male dominated organization taking time off is akin to being a sissy. Although it is a corporation and it must remain profitable to survive, they do not provide much in the ways of training for management skills, and yet expect extraordinary results from their store managers. They pile on pressure until you perform, and will constantly treat you as if you are expendable.
