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    Metropolitan Museum of Art Reviews

    Updated February 3, 2019
    202 reviews

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    Metropolitan Museum of Art CEO and President Daniel H. Weiss
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    Pros

    • "Incredible surroundings, great benefits (but at a cost to part-timers or per-diems), interesting colleagues" (in 16 reviews)

    • "Great work environment; highly recommend" (in 10 reviews)

    Cons

    • "low pay scale for anyone below upper management" (in 12 reviews)

    • "hierarchical; very little room for upward mobility" (in 9 reviews)

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    1. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Intern in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Intern in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Employees are very nice, the environment is highly intellectual. You will learn a lot!

      Cons

      The internship doesn't pay you that much, but you will be paid with great experience!

    2. "Great"

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      Former Employee - Seasonal Cashier
      Former Employee - Seasonal Cashier

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art part-time

      Pros

      Cool Museum, good discount, good co workers

      Cons

      commute is annoying, i didnt feel comfortable asking for days off

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    3. "Amazing place to be."

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      Current Employee - Retail Sales Associate
      Current Employee - Retail Sales Associate
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Metropolitan Museum of Art part-time

      Pros

      Quickly make friends with your coworkers
      Good pay
      See different cultures everyday

      Cons

      None at this moment for now

    4. "Ok, not much room for growth"

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      Former Employee - Groups Visitor Services Assistant in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Groups Visitor Services Assistant in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Working at the MET, previews off all the shows, talks with curators,

      Cons

      Not much room for growth, no health insurance for a year (then crappy plan). Incompetent, rude managers. Nepotism. Low wages

    5. "Great organization, good benefits"

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      Former Employee - Marketing Manager in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Marketing Manager in New York, NY

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Working for a significant museum, contributing to the arts, great environment and benefits

      Cons

      Low salaries, sometimes poorly trained managers (more art knowledge than working best practices)

    6. "Great place to work but not GROW"

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      Current Employee - Ambassador in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Ambassador in New York, NY
      Recommends

      I have been working at Metropolitan Museum of Art part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      You meet a diverse group of people.
      You develop your skills of communication.
      You gain a lot of knowledge about the art in the museum.

      Cons

      Beware holidays can get very hectic,they do take the necessary precautions to prepare you for it.

      There isn't much room to grow.Opportunities for higher positions are very limited.
      Pay doesn't really increase.

    7. "Ambassador"

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      Former Employee - Ambassador in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Ambassador in New York, NY
      Recommends

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great museum, great coworkers, easy job

      Cons

      Horrible management, lack of communication, minimal room for advancement, and lack 9f hours

      Advice to Management

      Get together, and get things on one page.

    8. "Design"

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      Former Employee - Assistant Graphic Designer
      Former Employee - Assistant Graphic Designer
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Metropolitan Museum of Art part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Incredible surroundings, great benefits (but at a cost to part-timers or per-diems), interesting colleagues. Great staff cafeteria.

      Cons

      Recent financial troubles have led to loss of valuable and knowledgable personnel and declining morale.

    9. "Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Great work environment; highly recommend

      Cons

      No cons at this time

    10. "Average Place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Metropolitan Museum of Art full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great co-workers, beautiful scenery to work in.

      Cons

      Too many voices in management.