Alstom is a great stable company to work for with a very flexible work environment. The train transportation projects we get to work on are scattered throughout the world and are interesting. The engineers that I work with are for the most part happy and relaxed. It is not a stressful environment.
Cons
If you don't like the French, trains or engineering train related systems this isn't the company for you.
Locally a good place to work, professional, high quality of staff people. Even in changing times poeple strive to do the best job bthey can.
Cons
Seems there is a disconnect between higher management commitment and plant operations. Management seems to be focused on non-critical elements of business. Thus the opportunity for GE to purchase Alstom.