Pros
This was not with PPM but rather a side healthcare contract. The experience learned was amazing as you are thrust into every available project and are able to apply hands on with a variety of network experience. Huge pro was the level of professionalism you were able to assume when working with the customer side.
Cons
The internal management structure was completely broken. Not only was this a friend's club but also family members were hired and nepotism was rampant. Nothing like being evaluated against the managers son/daughter/2nd cousin. Management is located out of Toledo, OH and makes day to day operations a bit micro-managed as no one is on site to assist when you need the help. Turnover has been higher over the past 12 months as the pay for starting employees is $12-14/hr and expected to perform Project Management behaviors and the quality of work that colleagues on your team are being compensated muuuch higher. Physical training is weak and the fear of being released.fired is daily. Everyone is a contractor and promise a direct hire (which would include benefits) which never happens. Employees have been promised a 3 months hire date and still ongoing multiple years clinging onto the hope this happens. They have managers which are contractors because they will not hire directly, as they reserve the right to terminate your employment with a simple phone call (insert fear tactic referenced above).