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    Carnegie Mellon University Reviews

    Updated September 21, 2018
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    Pros

    • "Can learn a lot from other professionals" (in 27 reviews)

    • "Good work environment, work life balance" (in 25 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Could do better in work/life balance" (in 32 reviews)

    • "no cons have been found until now" (in 21 reviews)

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    1. "Good place to TA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Students are enthusiastic and curious to learn.

      Cons

      None. It is a great place

    2. "Research assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University full-time

      Pros

      Flexibility of leaning new things

      Cons

      Stressful as working with smart people

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    3. "Grader"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Carnegie Mellon University part-time

      Pros

      Good hourly rate compared to other universities

      Cons

      Not much to say here

    4. "Researcher"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University full-time

      Pros

      The professors and fellow PhDs are nice to work with.

      Cons

      I find no cons so far.

    5. "Researcher"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Carnegie Mellon University full-time

      Pros

      Great people to work with

      Cons

      Long hours and constant construction

    6. "Teaching Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University part-time

      Pros

      Flexible, can work around a student's rigorous schedule

      Cons

      Okay pay, cap at 20 hours, varies depending on professor

    7. "Best place I've ever worked for"

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      Current Employee - Front End Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA
      Current Employee - Front End Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Ok salaries.
      - Nice PTO
      - Good benefits
      - Pension
      - Intellectually stimulating environment
      - Education benefits

      Cons

      - Pay could be better

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you are doing, take care of your hard-workers, lastly I love CMU.

    8. "Lab Manager"

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      Current Employee - Research Lab Manager in Pittsburgh, PA
      Current Employee - Research Lab Manager in Pittsburgh, PA
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good Benefits, atmosphere, and people.

      Cons

      Salary is low and does not support someone who commutes into the city for work.

    9. "Strong in CS"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Carnegie Mellon University part-time

      Pros

      Nice professors and they provide advice that really solves the problems.

      Cons

      Could do better in work/life balance.

    10. "Great place, with a lot of work"

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      Former Employee - Veterinary Technician in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Veterinary Technician in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Carnegie Mellon University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      A small veterinary place to work at, so your work definitely gets noticed.

      Cons

      Work life balance is up to you, if you work yourself too hard no one will stop you.

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