Pros

There is a large market opportunity for open source. Red Hat compensation for sales has historically been good. The company is growing revenues, cash flow and employees. The company is growing geographically. Red Hat is one of the few companies that I know of that will relocate you.

Cons

Any company that is mid-sized and trying to grow goes through growing pains. Leaders make transition smooth or rough. Sales is changing drastically at Red Hat.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat the sales organization with more respect. Red Hat needs a small business strategy. All our products and services are marketed, priced, and geared toward government customers and financial services companies.