No regard to work/life balance, low pay, total disregard for staff - Department Head Assistant Penn State Employee Review

4.0
20 Mar 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Network with others in the same position, 75% off tuition

Cons

No flexibility, low pay, no respect for staff

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5.0
21 Jun 2026
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Pros

Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

4.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

flexibility. I'm on a fellowship I won with a great advisor. It is not so good for others.

Cons

An inherently liminal position with severely reduced benefits.

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