Pros
- Work with insanely kind and smart individuals - Learn extremely quick from others with pair programming - Predictable work hours (typically 9-6) - Get to master TDD and automated testing of software - Truly help clients to learn how to build software well - Get to work with a large number of technologies - Get to travel and do projects in other offices (different city, country) - Get to work with clients in a number of different industries - Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks (even beer) - Professional Development budget with the ability to request books for the office - Office parties and events are super fun
Cons
- Pair programming with clients 8 hours a day is not for everybody - Consulting is not for everybody - Almost no time for personal research or learning at work - Project quality varies, and depends greatly on timing and the client's knowledge of themselves - Don't really get the chance to invest in a project and refine your approaches (typical project length is 3-6 months)
