“The managers really take good care of their people.”

Pros:  “The management focues on the wellfare of their employees. The company culture is family friendly. Ethics are important and hard work is generally rewarded.”

Cons:  “Ever since the company was sold to a private equity firm, the employer 401k contribution has fallen. The company is in the defense industry which will consilidate…” – Full Review

“GD is a relatively stable, innovative, competitive business managed by highly skilled and knowledgeable executives.”

Pros:  “Pride in the missions - top quality, cutting-edge defense products and services as well as the best business jets (Gulfstream). Solid foundation of conducting business with…”

Cons:  “Conservative work environment that sometimes struggles to keep pace with current trends in such areas as work/family, flexible work arrangementes, use of social…” – Full Review

“a family business”

Pros:  “Although the company is on the verge of competing with larger companies, it still has a small business feel. It is a family business and in many ways, the company is treated…”

Cons:  “The family business aspect comes with downsides: many hires and collaborations are based on personal or familial relationships rather than skill. The managerial…” – Full Review

“Like the company culture, but it all comes down to the branch team.”

Pros:  “Stable company Culture of coaching, encouragement, not competition Responsible for our own success Good for self-motivated workers”

Cons:  “Not all FA's equipped to work as a team Can be lonely at times BOA is basically at the mercy of the FA for raises/promotions” – Full Review

“Difficult to start out, but the opportunities are out there”

Pros:  “Support from Home office and Region Flexible Schedule Great Benefits options”

Cons:  “Competition between regional advisors is high” – Full Review

“Valuable life experience”

Pros:  “More realistic hours than most would expect. Pay and benefits are more than fair. Promotions enable any soldier to move up in the "company" with enough hard work.”

Cons:  “Hours can be much longer at times. Deployments an keep soldiers away from home for long periods. Can be dangerous.” – Full Review

“OK experience at UW”

Pros:  “The campus is beautiful and there are great public transportation options to get to work. People were friendly and accommodating with work/life balance.”

Cons:  “With state budget cuts affecting resources and salaries, the atmosphere was at many times tense and stressful as we all worried about our jobs.” – Full Review