University of Southern California Reviews

Cons

Can be chaotic at times, but nothing unexpected

Cons

None. I have no comments

Cons

It is a close working environment that everyone needs to dive in and help with their own knowledge and talent.

Cons

Some of the common labs are quite old.

Cons

The cons of course is that I didn't receive much knowledge or practice in my field of expertise (Mechanical Engineering) since it is only a work-study job.

Cons

Too focused on image, not enough substance.

Cons

Boring, monotonous work. Management keeps changing and is all over the place.

Cons

Arrogant professors that often make self serving decisions. Rarely promotes from within.

Cons

Hostile management culture that is insular and rarely open to feedback from staff. Corrupt senior management that makes news headlines but still retains authority positions. Low morale due to dismal pay, high work stress, and ever increasing demands from management. Job duties fluctuate, and additional duties are often added regardless of appropriateness to the position (office staff conducting laboratory equipment moves, or cleaning spaces, etc.).

The institutions within the university to report problems are unreliable and often exacerbate employee work issues. For example, the Office of Equity and Diversity which is meant to assist employees with reporting discrimination of all sorts, will not respond to employee complaints in a timely fashion, and has even disregarded complaints entirely without review.

While benefits were previously mentioned as a Pro, the actual compensation is a major Con. USC prides itself on offering the lowest compensation for job categories and experience, citing the health and culture benefits of joining the "Trojan Family" as reason enough for applicants to sign on.

Cons

Iffy culture, stressful environment... (The department I worked in was Athletics.) Its like everyone is walking on eggshells, afraid to get fired or sued.