Being stable also means that it can be stagnant at times, and it seems like feedback takes a while to be received. I think there are some issues of morale in some of the teams under more pressure that go unaddressed. Management is often well intentioned, but their hands are tied to make real change in a lot of cases.
Upper management often has a say-do gap where they will say they will make positive changes, but things stay the way they are. These messages sometimes don't even make it down to front line managers to effectively communicate, so they are left as confused as everyone else.
Pay is ok, but the ceiling is really low if you are in software. In Austin, you can go across the street and make 30% more with same or better benefits.