Pros
Low pressure and no need to work overtime. That means you have time outside of work to stay healthy and see your family and friends. You'll find many employees who have been here over a decade for that very reason. It's stable, the people are polite and friendly and tend to be family oriented individuals. If you're a cybersecurity expert, there are enormous long-term opportunities here. Equifax is investing heavily in this area in the wake of recent (2017) data breaches, and they need your skills and leadership.
Cons
If you're deeply technical and seeking intellectual stimulation, you may find your coworkers to be somewhat dull. The typical software developer at Equifax does not have side projects and does not read about software or attend conferences and meetups. They're mainly family people outside work. That's a generalization, of course. There are a few genuine big data experts keeping this place up and running. There's also an army of below average software talent who joined for the stable income and work/life balance. Upper management is loyal to one thing-- investors. Town halls and stock reports are the same thing. It's yet to be seen whether the 2017 data breach will shock executives into taking their customers more seriously. Management came directly from a Dilbert comic. That's not surprising for any enterprise though. Middle management is full of professional ladder climbers playing games to consolidate power and supporters for their next promotion. Customer interests are mostly forgotten by this brand of management. Overall mission clarity is low. The company is comprised of several business units, and most units were former independent companies acquired by Equifax. These units retained their structure, culture, and leadership. Even after years, they remain silos with their own cultures and goals. So the company is fragmented and top leadership doesn't provide unifying principles and vision.
