Pros
Keep in mind I am only writing about working in the strategy group at the Carmax home office. 1. Great intellectual content for people interested in strategy, marketing, statistics/data analysis, operations, etc. 2. Open work environment with a lot of flexibility and independence given to analysts 3. Good work-life balance, with generous vacation policy (our group offered 1 week of vacation time per quarter) 4. Leadership team of the company values the work done by the anlaysts a lot, so analysts get a lot of face-time with C-level people, and the work has very real impact on the company 5. Facilities were very nice, with our own sports fields, basketball courts, squash courts, and a pretty well equipped gym.
Cons
1. The compensation package is relatively low considering the skillset required to do the work. However, there is trade-off in that Richmond is an inexpensive place to live and working hours are very reasonable. 2. Richmond is a great place to raise a family, but not a great place to spend your early and mid-twenties. People looking for a lot of excitement and stimulation in their social life may find their options limited. 3. The location of the office itself is extremely inconvenient. Far from the city proper, located in undeveloped woods and farmland. There aren't even restaurants to go to for lunch, and forget about trying to run errands during the workday.