I worked for Big Orthos early in my career. Today as a retained recruiter, I talk with people every week who are working in one of the Big 5 Orthos. There are many common experiences. The OPPOSITE is true if you work in a startup.
Let me know if you agree or disagree or have a new truth to add - email:tiger@tigerbuford.com
14 Truths
1 - Everyone has heard of your employer and you are proud of your business card. Your parents can say that you work for Johnson & Johnson without any more explanation.
2 - You only know a small percentage of people who work at your company.
3 - The CEO doesn't really know you.
4 - Resources are abundant. There is a department for everything at your company.
5 - Your role and your projects are well defined.
6 - Decision making is extremely slow.
7 - Your work is focused on a subset of a larger project and there are handoffs before and after your work contribution.
8 - Your salary and bonuses are well defined. You generally know your total compensation this year and next year.
9 - Even though the company bureaucracy and systems are a mess, there are good people in every department.
10 - Y...
