United States Patent and Trademark Office

"If you are lucky to get a good manager, everything will be fine for a while. But, keep your resume and your skills up to date. Managers change all the time, if your new manager starts to discriminately against you or another employee leave as soon as you can. For IT workers: If you are darker skinned and/or assertive, you may not get relevant IT experience. You will most likely be assigned to paperwork, contractor management, or no work. You are less likely to get a seat at the table. There are more white women in management. They won't "see" you or help you. One positive: The IT positions pay well. If you have 10+ years of experience don't apply for less that a GS-14. But again keep your options open for other employment, before you lose all you tech skills."

"Great flexibility, once you understand what you are doing, you are your own boss"

"It is probably one of the most flexible environments you will find anywhere. Work from home, set your own hours, minimal meetings. Main thing is get your work done"

"Telework from anywhere in the country is an amazing benefit."

"Many positions allow full time telework after 2-3 years. After 6-12 months most positions allow you to work OT or Comp time (extra paid time off basically). "