We all wish NASA lived up to what it could be. There are pockets of quality, but overall a bloated government entity - Anonymous employee NASA Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Cool work, with one of a kind opportunities to be part of space exploration. Lots of education reimbursement benefits. Good work-life balance.

Cons

Slow and bureaucratic, with many "lifers" unwilling to work. Innovation and youthful enthusiasm are blunted at every turn. Reliance on congressional funding cycles makes work choppy and disjointed. No connection to final product and no PROFIT MOTIVATION.

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