Columbia University Employee Reviews about "low pay"
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- "Columbia and the Business School are great to work for because of the benefits and the people." (in 315 reviews)
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- "Salaries in the teaching and research tracks are low compared to private industry; many positions depend on grant funding." (in 197 reviews)
- "low pay compared to state schools that pay more to perform the same exact duties." (in 168 reviews)
- "I have seen on more than one occasion, staff members completely stop doing their jobs with no serious repercussions (b/c the managers don't want to deal with the strenuous process of terminating someone)." (in 27 reviews)
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Reviews about "low pay"
Return to all Reviews- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
- very engaging research under the Department of Biological Sciences - all colleagues in and outside the lab are friendly - everyone motivates each other to put their best foot forward in the lab
Cons
- low pay for living in NYC - demanding work hours
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Retirement match and tuition benefits after two years of service.
Cons
Low pay and high stress for student-facing work Management decisions do not reflect publicly professed values Prioritization of finances over mental and physical well-being of students, faculty and staff
Continue reading - Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Exposure to actual current research in the process of being published. Opportunity to work with renowned professors.
Cons
Low pay. Limited career growth without obtaining PhD
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Steady work with no threat of layoffs. Top jobs are often given to outside applicants.
Cons
Low pay - Low ability to climb the ladder of success. Can't transfer between departments because it's considered stealing.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Autonomy and time to direct your own time
Cons
low pay, late pay, administrative dysfunction
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
engaging atmosphere, lots of space to be creative and think through problems
Cons
low pay relative to private sector
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
I love my department, it seems like a lot of the work experience is determined by who your manager is.
Cons
Low pay relative to similar jobs elsewhere
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good chance to communicate with excellent scientists
Cons
Low pay. And benefit is not that good
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
intelligent hard working co workers
Cons
relatively low pay compared to private sector
- Current Contractor, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
reputation, network, resources, number of students and staff
Cons
low pay and much burocracy
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