Pros
You will build SOME trusted work relationships* You get to have SOME recognition for your work*
Cons
-*Recognition comes if you know how to play the game correctly - *If you're on the People Team, do not say anything bad about anyone on the People Team. Aka, don't bad mouth to your "friend" on the People Team. I guarantee you, those conversations will come back to hurt you. Don't trust your HR colleagues to be your venting buddy, they'll throw you under the bus at the first chance they get. - Beware of drinking the cool aid, especially on the People Team. The People Team especially does not like to be called out. I have seen them twist people's words, especially if they have Helen's ear. - Speaking of Helen, she's not all she's cracked up to be. Beware. - The only reason I'm still here is because my equity isn't fully vested but as you can see, even on the People side of the business, I am carefully waiting until I can leave on my own timeline. - If you're a hard worker, do not count on your direct manager to advocate for you. Make sure you have visibility from leadership over your work and document everything. Your direct manager, especially if he/she is mid-level, is always looking for ways to take credit for your work or ideas. - And saving the best for last - Recharge Feedback is NOT anonymous. Trust me, I'm on the People Team :) Make sure you praise your manager and leaders, they can't tolerate negative feedback from the bottom up!
