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University of Hong Kong Employee Reviews about "long working hours"

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

President Xiang Zhang

Xiang Zhang

65% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity and Inclusion

3.8

Work/Life Balance

3.7

Culture and Values

3.7

Career Opportunities

3.5

Compensation and Benefits

3.4

Senior Management

Ratings distribution

5 stars

33%

4 stars

40%

3 stars

19%

2 stars

6%

1 star

3%

Top Review Highlights by Sentiment

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Pros
Cons
  • "The salary is low compared to other universities in Hong Kong in the same job title(in 117 reviews)
  • "low pay compared to other universities in HK(in 35 reviews)
  • "No career path and unstable short(in 29 reviews)
  • "Poor management but depends on which department.(in 14 reviews)
  • "Competitive and too much pressure(in 10 reviews)
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Updated 28 Nov 2023

Reviews about "long working hours"

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    1. 4.0
      16 Mar 2022
      Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee, more than 1 year
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefit and a Good salary Good environment

      Cons

      Long working hour and people culture

      1. 1.0
        17 Feb 2023
        PhD Student
        Former Employee
        Hong Kong
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        The stipend I got was better than some in the UK and US

        Cons

        - No support given to students - Terrible supervision - Long working hours - Sexist and racist environment

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        1. 5.0
          11 Sept 2023
          Research Assistant
          Former Employee, less than 1 year
          Hong Kong
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Flexible work arrangements during pandemic

          Cons

          Long working hours when peak of project

          1. 5.0
            30 Aug 2023
            Postdoctoral Fellow
            Current Employee, more than 1 year
            Hong Kong
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            HKU is a research extensive university with good facilities and funding.

            Cons

            Although it depends on different research groups you are affiliated as a researcher. The working hours are long.

            1. 5.0
              27 Dec 2021
              English Teacher
              Current Employee
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Nice working environment in school

              Cons

              Long working hours in busy seasons

              1. 3.0
                17 Jun 2022
                Anonymous Employee
                Former Employee, more than 3 years
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                The university offers a flexiblity to the staff.

                Cons

                Long working hours was the consequence.

                1. 5.0
                  24 Nov 2023
                  Psychology Teacher
                  Former Employee
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Friendly colleagues Gained lots teaching experiences

                  Cons

                  Long working hours >45 hours per week

                  1. 4.0
                    6 Jul 2014
                    PDF
                    Current Employee, more than 1 year
                    Hong Kong
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    good sport facility, health, and dental support.

                    Cons

                    beware of long working hours

                    1. 3.0
                      23 Jul 2020
                      MPhil Student
                      Current Employee
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Good equipment good freedom good

                      Cons

                      long working hours depending on lab

                      1. 5.0
                        9 Nov 2020
                        Research Assistant
                        Current Employee
                        Hong Kong
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Very good environment to work in

                        Cons

                        Highly competitive and long working hours

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