Pros
As a recent graduate, being surrounded by 21-27 year old's is way more enticing than working a desk job with soon-to-be retired folks. I'll give them that. But when they rave about such a great "company culture", I can't help but laugh. Yes - everyone is young and fun and it definitely is a "work hard play harder" environment, but there's a lot of gossip and excessive drinking. All in all - it's a fraternity or sorority that isn't as rewarding. I can't even say "if you do well you will be successful" because I was #1 in my class and still hated my life and wasn't guaranteed promotion on time. The only pro was that I got to work in a beautiful city and upgrade my wardrobe.
Cons
So many - please do not be enticed by the compensation, benefits, or ability to grow like they tell you on LinkedIn. Yes - the top people in the company are making 150k and even some sales managers and account managers are making more. But what you have to do to earn that money is borderline Wolf on Wall Street. I was looked at funny and clients tried to make moves on me for a sale. You are required to take clients out (business men and women 35 and up) to sell weekly. This typically is a drinking event that lasts until 9:00PM. Of course moves will be made. I felt so violated. Also - cursing and alcohol are excessive. It's uncomfortable to work in that environment 24/7. You will work 7:10-5:30 or later every day and get paid for 40 hours. have fun.
