Great place to work - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

5.0
3 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits, good atmosphere, fantastic people to work with. I love working for Penn State, and I'd hate to leave my position here unless it was for a different position within the company. There are a lot of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Cons

The pay isn't great and even with annual raises, it's not that much. Sometimes it feels like higher level workers are valued more than lower/mid-level employees. In such a large company it can be difficult to be heard.

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Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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