Pros
Very high technology Cutting edge of optics Extra-ordinary attention to quality Exceptional colleagues (although most have moved on) I would strongly recommend anyone to give business to General Optics (Asia) Ltd for the exceptional quality standards. Pondicherry provides an exceptionally good quality of life - numerous cultural activities (art galleries, musical performances etc), exceptional places to eat and travel locally - possibly the most cosmopolitan small city in India.
Cons
I don't know where to begin! Bizarre management style, entire company is focused on the ego of one person - the Managing Director, who is not just a control-freak, he is a control-maniac! People are encouraged to "tell on each other", personal loyalty to the MD and his chosen minions (3 key people) are rated above professional abilities. Extra-ordinarily huge communication gaps. Fabulously long meetings with no agenda other than long monologues and diatribes by the MD. Wasted opportunities too numerous to mention. I would not recommend anyone to work at this company unless they wanted a time trip to the 80s, I did not have a computer of my own (despite being in senior management) for the entire duration of my employment!