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Brown University Employee Reviews about "work life balance"
Updated Nov 29, 2023
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- "Flexible Hours; Fun Atmosphere; Great first hand/hands on work with skills relative to my degree; Awesome Experience with Brown Univ." (in 34 reviews)
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- "A lot of the jobs at Brown require time commitment but they have to low of salaries" (in 35 reviews)
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Reviews about "work life balance"
Return to all Reviews- 5.0Sep 14, 2023Advancement OfficerCurrent EmployeeProvidence, RI
Pros
Good company, people and opportunities for growth. Nice work life balance
Cons
A bit bureaucratic and slow at times
- 4.0Jan 19, 2022Academic Department ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 8 years
Pros
Lots of opportunities for advancement Training Benefits Work Life Balance
Cons
Lower salary than other institutions
- 4.0Sep 30, 2021Graduate Research AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
I found a really good graduate advisor who is able to respond quickly, meet regularly, and keep my work on track. He also emphasizes taking breaks and work life balance. In terms of pay, the stipend is good compared to the cost of living.
Cons
Sadly some advisors can be harsher and more demanding. Pay usually won't get you a one bedroom apartment and prices are going up, so you'll have to live with someone.
- 4.0Oct 27, 2020Senior Grants and Contracts SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 10 yearsProvidence, RI
Pros
Great benefits package. Plenty of vacation and sick time with winter break thrown in on top of that
Cons
Beware of which department you work for. Many departments at Brown are notorious for making their staff work the equivalent of 1.5 to 2 jobs. This defeats the whole purpose of work/life balance and on top of it the pay is considerably lower than other universities
- 4.0Mar 14, 2019Research AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsProvidence, RI
Pros
Good work/life balance at brown university
Cons
Not very efficient between department
- 2.0Feb 25, 2016Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
A good work life balance.
Cons
Staff were berated by supervisors.
3 - 5.0Mar 4, 2015Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
It has good life work balance.
Cons
none none none none none
- 5.0Aug 12, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
-good access to HR -work life balance
Cons
-pay is not very competitive
- 4.0May 11, 2018Administrative AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearProvidence, RI
Pros
Great community, plenty of opportunities for professional development, amazing benefits
Cons
Work life balance depends on office and team you work with. Was expected to be on call outside of office hours, even though it was not a part of the job description.
- 5.0Jun 9, 2022Financial AnalystCurrent Employee
Pros
Work life balance and they care about career growth
Cons
Pay can be on the lower but they have been increasing wages to retain talent and competitiveness
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