I'll start. I'm in pharma, specifically API synthesis. Working in the quality department.
>pay is generally pretty bad at entry/mid level, esp. for lab techs and production techs.
>corporate bloat is huge
>excessive workload justified by "We ArE HeLpInG PaTIeNtS"
>large corporate environment turns everyone into a bug
>most work is boring as shit. highly regulated environment leads to highly pocketed roles.
I personally make okay money and this sector seems somewhat secure, but man it kills the soul.