Pros
They had a really good training program. When I started training as the OD Tech, I learned MUCH more than I really needed to know. But it was very useful knowledge.
Cons
I've been an optian for almost 20 yrs. I helped out in every aspect of the office. I started out at a decent pay grade. But as years went on, I would request a raise and was told they were in a "pay freeze" or something like that. Eventually, I'm making minimum wage. Requesting a raise, I get the same response, even though I'm getting excellent marks in my annual reviews. A month later, another optician is hired with only a few years of experience and none of the certifications I have, yet he is hired at $4.00/hr more than I'm making! Soon after this, minimum wage increases again, and my pay rate is increased to the new minimum wage. Awesome! The first raise I've had in over 5 years!