Pros
High paced work environment with a focus on achievement Very capable and smart coworkers Organizational values are defined and used Good salary, good education benefits Credibility comes from knowledge and demonstrated ability to get things done
Cons
Not for the timid- you must set your own course for development as no one will pull you along. If you're one to wait for an opportunity to be given in recognition then you'll always be waiting. Hard work- work life balance is respected, but you get the balance- you can't be at every family event, home by 5:30 and still expect to move up the ladder. Working at Lam requires real choices. Be prepared to stand up for yourself and your ideas- a room full of achievers means everything gets challenged- and be prepared to be wrong.