Pros
* Amazing learning opportunity * Interesting and committed humanitarian and program team * Some potential for industrious, independent workers * Employees who are willing and able to mentor and support do so with tremendous results * Some opportunity for travel
Cons
* Unionized environment has created a culture of complacency, in which some employees feel they're untouchable and some managers fear union reprisal. * Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion -- it's very difficult to get anything done that requires the input of more than one or two people. Very few people work together and/or trust one another. A few employees are openly hostile towards others. * Senior management is so weak that many employees who require additional support/instruction/management in order to complete tasks on time and as required get zero feedback and face no repercussions for shoddy, incomplete work. As a consequence, morale is the pits. * Due to funding instability and shortfalls, opportunities for advancement and career growth are limited * Mentorship opportunities are few and far between. Many employees are so overworked, they can barely think about supporting new hires and/or subordinates.