Pros

The best MITRE attribute is its work/life balance. My child was sick in December for several days. Not once did I feel pressure to connect my computer or call in. And my supervisor would call just to check on me and my child.

Cons

The downside of working at MITRE is the promotion process. It is definitely not a level playing field within the different centers nor between technical and support staff. I do see that improving.

Advice to Senior Management

Please continue to keep the employees at all levels in the loop on the corporate strategy and reminders of the reason we are an FFRDC.