Pros

Good all around company with a great opportunities to grow your career in different directions. Mr. Cote is a great CEO and his fellow senior leaders are always looking to the future and trying to do what is best for the shareholders. The company has sustained growth in good times and in bad over the past 5 years.

Cons

Large companies like every other large company has issues with size and balance. The company is moving more and more towards emerging markets. So given the growth strategy, you have to always learn new skills to keep yourself employed and on top. If not, your job will be moved to a low cost region and you will be out of work.

Advice to Senior Management

Balance the workforce fairly. India, China, Eastern Europe is not a solid business model with the governments are corrupt and the infrastructure is unstable.