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Decent place to work - Senior Librarian New York Public Library Employee Review

3.0
17 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

It feels good working for an institution that genuinely wants to help the public. I have worked with some wonderful people.

Cons

Customer service is not for the faint hearted. People can be very entitled and rude, especially here in NY. Management almost always takes the side of the customer. They will try and get as much out of you as possible without compensating. Salaries are low and have not gone up. Not much room for growth once you become a librarian.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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