Harvard University Employee Reviews about "low pay"
Updated Nov 7, 2019
"Great Benefits, mentoring attitude" (in 154 reviews)
"Amazing benefits - especially for a great work life balance" (in 100 reviews)
"Pay is lower compared to private sector (see work life balance for offset)" (in 55 reviews)
"Low pay compared to amount of work" (in 45 reviews)
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"Atmospheric Scientist"
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I have been working at Harvard University full-time for less than a year
Pros
Flexible hours, exciting research, and great team!
Cons
Long hours, low pay
Harvard University2019-11-07"Fine"
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I worked at Harvard University for less than a year
Pros
Nice benefits, flexibility, looks good on resume
Cons
Low pay, low benefits, high work/stress
Harvard University2019-10-27"Research Assistant II"
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No opinion of CEOI have been working at Harvard University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Flexibility, learning opportunities, strong benefit packages, and opportunity to work and network with leaders in the field
Cons
Limited upward mobility, low pay, big institution, work is often siloed between departments
Harvard University2019-10-18"Overall a great position"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Harvard University part-time
Pros
potential to make great relationships, good structure to program
Cons
low pay, many advisees don't want to engage
Harvard University2019-09-08- Helpful (2)
"Enjoyable experience and great opportunities"
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RecommendsI worked at Harvard University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Flexible working arrangments; resources at the school and university.
Cons
Low pay, no H1B visa sponsorship.
Harvard University2019-06-27 "Nice place to work"
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I worked at Harvard University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
As a software engineer I had the chance to start using new interesting technologies
Cons
Low pay if compared to software engineer positions in the Boston area
Harvard University2019-06-26- Helpful (1)
"low pay , unpredictable hiring structure"
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I have been working at Harvard University part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
getting to know the students
Cons
low pay, long hours
Harvard University2019-06-06 "Fine"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Harvard University part-time
Pros
Flexible schedule. Good location, easy commute.
Cons
Low pay. More responsibilities than before.
Advice to Management
Bring back yearly raises.
Harvard University2019-06-05"Part-Time CA"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Harvard University part-time
Pros
- Flexible Hours and Good Mentorship
Cons
- Low pay compared to amount of work
Harvard University2019-05-05"good place to build early stage career"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Harvard University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Lots of learning opportunities , TAP tuition program
Cons
Slow decision-making, Lab PIs are into self-promotion and don't give opportunities to their direct reports to shine. Low pay, no career path.
Harvard University2019-04-15