Good University, flexibility in job, low-cost of living, good vacation. - Research Associate Virginia Tech Employee Review

4.0
Jan 30, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility, Can have good work-life balance with this job. Good benefits with 5 weeks of paid-vacation time. Blacksburg has a low cost of living. Also, the campus is beautiful. People are good since it is a small town. Schools in Blacksburg are good too.

Cons

Growth may be restricted depending on position. Can get bureaucratic, In some departments there are restrictions on how much your pay can be raised. Since it is a small university town people feel the need to visit some big surrounding city like Washington, DC from time to time.

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4.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Nice campus environment and supportive academic community.

Cons

Workload and communication can vary depending on the people you work with.

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