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Pros
It's a fantastic place to work if you value your work/life balance (in 60 reviews)
great benefits, good pay education (in 115 reviews)
Cons
The work life balance could improve (in 17 reviews)
Room for advancement isn't always optimal (in 15 reviews)
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"PhD student"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Freedom of working the subject you like;
Cons
work & life balance for the first 2 years.
Advice to Management
it's great!
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-23 08:49 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Great campus to work at!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time
Pros
Great working environment in a friendly city.
Cons
So far everything is perfect.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-17 22:49 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"PhD in Economics"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time
Pros
You can get great education here.
Cons
Program is very competitive in general.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-18 15:23 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Great People, Good Food, Worse Offices."
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at University of Pennsylvania part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Working with some of the smartest researchers I know doing really interesting work. They're truly on the cutting edge for what they focus on.
Cons
Working over the summer is hellish. As well as working during Sorority/Fraternity Rush.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-18 15:55 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Great career boost for student applying to entry level positions"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of Pennsylvania part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Innovative projects to work on and close proximity to all colleges and schools added a tremendous boost to my projects.
Cons
All the time-consuming work fall on you and have to get it finished on time. Unsatisfied with the pay for the hours of work put in.
Advice to Management
A bit of Micromanaging can be appreciated.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-10 08:18 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"ok"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Very nice colleagues. Interesting project. A good start point if you plan to stay on research track. Most of the mentor I met here are awesome.
Cons
Stressful sometimes. There is no clear dead line for my project. But basically you will need to maintain a pretty good plan.
Advice to Management
Definitely more broad knowledge learning during postdoc training. Also limit the postdoc training period to 3 years, maybe?
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-23 10:44 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Amazing atmosphere to let you grow"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at University of Pennsylvania full-time
Pros
- great benefits
-treats employees incredibly wellCons
- HR could be more reachable.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-07 23:01 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Supportive Work Environment, Great Benefits"
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I worked at University of Pennsylvania full-time
Pros
Supportive Work Environment, Great Benefits
Cons
A little more knit picky than I'd prefer
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-03 13:12 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Good Place to work"
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Approves of CEOI have been working at University of Pennsylvania (Less than a year)
Pros
Freedom to complete projects and tasks
Cons
Cafe closes at 4:00pm. I work late sometimes
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you're doing.
University of Pennsylvania 2018-04-15 11:58 PDT![University of Pennsylvania Logo]()
"Teaching Assistant"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at University of Pennsylvania (More than a year)
Pros
Pay is decent (~$16/hr in engineering), not many hours to work (could be a con)
Cons
grading can be menial sometimes
Advice to Management
None really
University of Pennsylvania 2018-03-30 16:15 PDT
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