Restaurants, shops, grocery stores are all a short drive away, and many employees enjoy the nearby Tex Mex cafes for after work get-togethers and parties. During the hot summer months, the Olympic-size swimming pool on the property gets plenty of use from employees looking for exercise or just to hoping to cool off. If you're interested in pursuing your MBA, the University of Dallas holds classes on site in Irving, or you can take courses on campus at Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas and other nearby schools. Attend on a per class basis or pursue a degree in a subject of interest to you. In this urban setting, employees have their choice of eating in at the company cafeteria or dining at one of the many neighborhood steak houses, bistros and restaurants.
Nearby malls make shopping convenient, and all-day parking is easy to come by.
When it comes to housing, Dallas is still a very affordable city. There's a good selection of recently constructed apartments, condominiums and single-family homes to choose from. For families with children, there are a variety of independent school districts to explore as well as a host of private and parochial schools. Daycare options are numerous, and parents have their choice of family day care options as well as center-based care at locations that are close to work or home. For singles, the warm climate means that most apartment and condo complexes have pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor activities that are a gathering place for residents.