SAS reviews

Very poor administration policies. Employee performance reviews are not done. Non technical training is disorganized. Much of the creativity in SAS is stymied based on how middle management believes the CEO will perceive the idea. Submitting an idea that runs contrary to the immediate manager's opinion can be dangerous. Additionally, many employees are held responsible for cost issues while accounting information was too closely held to be useful. SAS' approach to the international market is often short sighted.

Unless you're making software, your job is not guaranteed. Dr. Goodnight is very focused on numbers--you're either making him money or costing him money. If you're the latter, consider yourself in trouble. You better bring something substantial to the table if you're in a non-revenue making department (particularly marketing). SAS is also very focused on benefits for employees with families. Young professional, particularly those with no kids, may find that the benefits gloss over you a bit. As a private company, you're not going to get rich at SAS. SAS is the kind of place to look for once you're ready to settle down with your family.