Pros
they still have pension benefit. They are technicallly sound. If you are part of the real degussa not goldschimdt you have more opportunity for advancement If you don't mind staying in the same positon till you retire with a little salary increase every year you in the right place. In short if you not too ambitious, the Goldschmidt part of degussa is for you
Cons
The Goldschimdt part of degussa has poor advancement opportunities for non German. The pay is not great and there is dispparity between American part and Geman part The Goldschmidt part of degussa located in Virginia has a high turn over. Most management positions are occupy by the Germans. If you are non- German to get a little promotion you may have to spend some time in Germany or be friendly and talk your way up with the Germans.