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Found 119 of over 141 reviews
3.7
65% Recommend to a Friend
63% Approve of CEO

Found 119 of over 141 reviews

3.7
65%
Recommend to a Friend
63%
Approve of CEO
The Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) President and CEO Chevy Humphrey (no image)
Chevy Humphrey
13 Ratings
Pros
  • "Free parking garage for employees(in 7 reviews)

  • "The mission and vision are emphasized almost ad nauseum, but it gives a strong sense of purpose and clear direction to inspire and reach communities(in 4 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Although there is initiative for D&I, there is still a lot of room for growth(in 5 reviews)

  • "Some of the workers are mean and not much room for wage increase(in 4 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee

      MSI

      20 Mar 2023 - researcher and project manager in Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Cool place to work, with free parking for employees, and a relaxed dress code

      Cons

      Small and pretty loud office areas with no natural lighting

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    2. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      fun place to work

      7 Mar 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fun place to work generally

      Cons

      silos and bureaucracy can make it hard to get things done

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    4. 5.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      New hire

      19 Jan 2023 - Guest engagement representative 1 in Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hiring process took around 2-3 weeks

      Cons

      Would like more information about hours sooner

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    5. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Nothing is What it Seems

      16 Dec 2022 - Facilitator in Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Teaching science education; coworkers are fun; night events for are good to make extra cash.

      Cons

      Management are made up of liars and manipulators. They will lie in you face and will stab you in the back when you least expect it.

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    6. 4.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Successful

      28 Nov 2022 - Senior Graphic Designer 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • Great team that worked well together under tight deadlines. • Allowed creative freedom with the brand elements that had already been established by another designer.

      Cons

      • Since they recently had some turnover in staff not all data was readily available.

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    7. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 10 years

      Customer Service

      29 Nov 2022 - Customer Service Representative 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I feel that the benefits are great

      Cons

      I would like to decline

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    8. 5.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Top Place To Work

      22 Aug 2022 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have only been with MSI for a short while and I've observed that there is a very clear sense of community, collaboration, and innovation working inside and outside the walls of the museum. This is a space that goes above and beyond to inspire the inventive genius in everyone!

      Cons

      N/A, really liking what I'm seeing so far.

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    9. 3.0
      Current Employee

      good

      23 Aug 2022 - Maintenance Technician 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      you learn alot of different things

      Cons

      not enough pay right no

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    10. 5.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Great place to work

      16 Jun 2022 - Manager in Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great support team. Fun place to work.

      Cons

      weekend hours can be long

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    11. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Great Atmosphere

      8 Jun 2022 - Facilitator 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Lots of great people to be around & lots of fun activities!

      Cons

      Over worked & underpaid. Favoritism over skill.

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