Pros
Flexible work schedule Decent benefits Promotes volunteerism
Kontras
Promotions are made through favoritism, chauvinism, and cronyism. The path to success - do not challenge existing ideas, processes, or implementation; be cunning and manipulative; accept only unaccountable responsibilities. Upper management views IT/software as a production line, rather than an innovative and creative process. Best practices are discouraged if they will extend an estimated work effort. Technical decisions are dictated by product management and business stakeholders rather than those with the technical expertise. Poor internal practices are reinforced by weak product management and a mandate by upper management that projects are released to both scope and date. Quality and usability are not a priority.