Pros
You learn how to deal with challenges.
Cons
In my multiple years at AOS I spent a lot of time thinking about what could have been. A lot of time thinking if only this could be fixed or that could be fixed then it might be okay. They hire talented and experienced employees and then treat them as if they don't matter. The first sales meeting I attended Gary called his sales people "lazy bastards" because they weren't meeting his required 15 customer meetings a week policy. So I had plenty of warning that there were serious issues as his middle management team made every excuse in the book for his behavior. His treatment of his employees was apparently justified because he was such a smart businessman. WTH? There must be some unwritten agreement that when Gary finally goes then the middle management "bros" will inherit the keys to the kingdom. It is the only reason that normally intelligent men stand by and watch HR violation after HR violation. His super smart business practices have resulted in a pull out of Texas, Oklahoma, an ill-advised Cloud practice, and the list goes on. If you are woman and want to go to work in the OP office where Gary is then be prepared to have his coffee cup shaken in your direction to refresh for him. But no worries, this former minister treats several of his family members much worse. Eventually, the realization that the problems are systemic and can't be fixed finally motivated me to move on. I am grateful that I was able to meet lots of smart and talented people (now friends) that have also moved on. The good news for those still there and on the fence is there is much better out there if you look for it.
