Pros
Strong benefits for full time - Full insurance, Commuter benefits, Tickets to Museums and Amusement Parks free or 50% off, Tuition reimbursement
Tight-knit department cultures
Cons
Career Advancement can be difficult or poorly-defined. Growth from the mid-level to more senior roles is challenging and rare, there is an institutional preference to hire external candidates for Senior positions rather than promote from within. Teams tend to be small and understaffed, leading to a lot of informal responsibilities that are not reflected in pay or position.