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Nicholas B. Dirks
325 Ratings
Pros
Very flexible and understanding (at least in my department) when it comes to work-life balance (in 61 reviews)
great work environment and city (in 87 reviews)
Cons
Low pay compared to non uni jobs (in 67 reviews)
Work/life balance could be improved (in 18 reviews)
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"flexible hours"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of California Berkeley part-time
Pros
flexible hours, great for student jobs
Cons
slow HR, experience depends on department
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-25 13:46 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"PhD student"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley full-time
Pros
Work with the most talented brains in the world
Cons
Need strong self-motivation and time management skills.
Advice to Management
Very friendly and easy-going.
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-25 16:56 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Research Lab Assistant"
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I worked at University of California Berkeley part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Employers looked to help with personal academic growth and challenge me
Cons
Felt lack of structure but more independence (could be good or bad)
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-24 15:09 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"My experience so far"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Diversity of perspectives and consistent support from faculty.
Cons
Excessive competition from peers in certain majors
Advice to Management
Hire more career center employees
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-24 22:35 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Research environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley (Less than a year)
Pros
Berkeley encourage corporative research environment. A lot of research centers and institutes were established with a lot professors working together. The living at Berkeley is very convenient.
Cons
Some of the facility in campus is a bit out-of-dated. The Post-doc salary may be a bit low due to it is a public school
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-22 20:50 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Tutoring"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley part-time
Pros
It allows you to connect with students.
Cons
I don't have any cons.
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-23 00:14 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Working as a GSI"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The students are always motivated, and the department is very helpful.
Cons
There is always budgeting issues.
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-21 19:18 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Berkle"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at University of California Berkeley full-time
Pros
uhh.... nothing really applicable here
Cons
There is too much suffering
Advice to Management
Stop the suffering
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-20 22:40 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"UC Berkeley postdoc salary"
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I have been working at University of California Berkeley full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
good benefit, especially the health insurance
Cons
high competition, high pressure depending on your PI
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-17 07:53 PDT![University of California Berkeley Logo]()
"Teacher Assistant"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of California Berkeley part-time
Pros
Practice public speaking continually helps your development.
Cons
Grading takes a lot of time.
University of California Berkeley 2017-09-17 16:16 PDT
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