Pros
Getty, like every company, has its ups and downs. The company is currently in year 2 of a turnaround by private equity firm Carlyle and they are in search of a coherent identity. This means there are a lot of moving parts, broken processes, inefficiencies, and short-term frustrations. If you're used to getting things done fast, Getty will frustrate you. However, for the same reasons it's a ripe opportunity for the right person. If you are either an experienced individual contributor or a politically-savvy manager, you can carve out the job and environment you want and get tons of support as long as you can justify your needs in dollars. + Really, really great work/life balance + The new Product organization has strong potential + Better-than-average benefits + Carlyle is willing to spend money if you are a revenue center + Devs & PMs are royalty + Move toward agile is gratifying and helps drive innovation
Cons
- Some businesses and teams work better than others - If you are a cost center, you will probably have to justify your existence every year - The company sometimes adheres too closely to the leadership principle "do no harm" - Headcount growth is very top-heavy; executors are often lacking
