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Great place for research experience. - Research Assistant Columbia University Employee Review

4.0
14 Jul 2009
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Pros

- Good pay and benefits for this type of position - Intelligent coworkers - Collaborative environment - Beautiful campus location - Good support of work/life balance, including flex time - Ability to take classes or enroll in a graduate program

Cons

- Less opportunity for advancement than a private company - Some experience with hierarchical prejudice - Certain employees seem to be riding the union wave of a minimal-work ethic

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Pros

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Cons

The Internal Audit department was one of the most disappointing work environments I have experienced. Columbia promotes a culture of collaboration, trust, and support, but that was not reflected in my experience. Leadership micromanaged employees to an excessive degree, especially on work-from-home days. If you stepped away from your computer for a few minutes, it felt like you had to justify your whereabouts. Rather than encouraging employees to learn and grow, management often made people feel foolish for asking questions or not knowing something immediately. The atmosphere was stressful, morale was low, and trust between leadership and staff was virtually nonexistent. I would not recommend this department to anyone seeking a supportive or professional work environment.

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