Pros
This was not an easy job in the sense that the people above managing the shop and office folks were very experienced and had high expectations for the ones working below them. I learned a lot working under the higher management and also learned to see the situation from their eyes. We had a lot of bad hired working in the shop, a lot of people who came in just to make a pay check and get out, not a lot of hard workers. Apparently after covid that is hard to come by now. Fortunately I was able to find some great mentors who taught me good work ethic, the ins and outs of project management, and a clear view of the design and construction industry. The work we did was very fulfilling and different.
Cons
early on bad hires were made, I wish they would have seen this sooner and cleaned house with better staff replacements before shutting down