Pros
My pros fall into four key areas: the people, the space, the exposure to senior management, and the balance. The people: My co-workers are a great bunch of people, many of whom have become my close friends. It's a supportive environment that encourages collaboration -- and I know I can lean on my team when I need them. Plus, my colleagues are super smart and they make me laugh. Overall, Bloomberg employees are very hard-working, and I respect that kind of work ethic. The space: 731 Lex knocks it out of the park. There's no other office building in NYC like it! The building is always buzzing with energy (and the occasional celebrity). Exposure to senior management: I am very thankful to be put on projects supporting the company's senior leaders. I feel respected when working with people levels above me, and most of the time, I feel as though my work is valued. The balance: (Disclaimer: I imagine this is very dependent on who your manager is.) My boss is very understanding. If I need to leave early or work from home, I leave early or work from home. I can still manage work, school, and my social life. Granted, some nights I stay late to get my work done, but they serve a pretty delicious dinner at 8 PM, which helps.
Cons
At Bloomberg, there are no "titles," which means there aren't traditional career progressions or promotion tracks as there are at other firms. This sometimes instills a bit of uncertainty about "what's next." Also, while we get year-end "merit increases," they are usually mediocre bumps at best. I feel I've taken on significantly more responsibility since joining the company, but I've only seen a very slight change in my compensation. That said, I enjoy my job every day and have hopes that a noticeable raise will happen for me in the next year... Cross your fingers for me!