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    University of Washington Reviews

    Updated August 16, 2018
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    • "Bad management, no work-life balance, extremely low paying" (in 20 reviews)

    • "Low salary compared to industry" (in 43 reviews)

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    1. "Student Researcher"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Washington part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good pay, convenient, go dawgs

      Cons

      Can't think of any cons

    2. "Research Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Washington part-time

      Pros

      Cool place for me to work

      Cons

      Weather is just OK: Rainy in Winter

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    3. "great place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Washington part-time

      Pros

      flexible and relax during phd studies

      Cons

      take too long to graduate

    4. "Highest Paid MA jobs in Washington"

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      Current Employee - Certified Medical Assistant in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Certified Medical Assistant in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Highest Wage in the State

      Cons

      Lesser but good Benefits overall

      Advice to Management

      Expand to all of Washington

    5. "Salary"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time

      Pros

      There is a lot of security here, the union is strong and represents you well.

      Cons

      The campus is very open to the public.

    6. "Good place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Washington full-time

      Pros

      Great people, awesome benefits, feel supported

      Cons

      Not much room for growth where I was, people were very satisfied with their positions.

    7. "Graduate Research Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Student Research Assistant in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Graduate Student Research Assistant in Seattle, WA

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Very knowledgeable and reputable professors. University emphasizes research. Collaborations are easy to make and there are a lot of school-sponsored programs that encourage collaboration. Highly recommend the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (Hydrology) for graduate programs.

      Cons

      Seattle is expensive to live.

    8. "Lab Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits, continuing education, working with smartest students in the world.

      Cons

      Everything moves slow, penny pinches, loath to promote, Tenure reduces senior management accountability.

      Advice to Management

      Consider allowing advancement that's more than taking a class.

    9. "Associate Director"

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      Former Employee - Director in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Director in Seattle, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Washington full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits. Some teams and individuals are wonderful to work alongside.

      Cons

      Poor leadership in specific departments.

    10. "Master's in Education Policy student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time

      Pros

      Cohort size is medium (19 people)
      Great classes that are offered
      1 year program

      Cons

      Internship placement can be better

      Advice to Management

      Improve on internship placement
      More timely responses on emails

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