MIT employees receive up to 15 vacation days for the first year of eligible service; 20 days if you have more than one year of eligible service. An additional five vacation days are available every fifth year beginning with your tenth year of eligible service. Learn more: http://hrweb.mit.edu/policy/4-2.
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5.0
Sep 6, 2024
Anonymous Technical Associate I
Former
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Good amount, flexible as well
5.0
Aug 4, 2024
Anonymous Program Assistant
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
4 weeks of vacation which is separate from the 13 holidays (paid time-off) that MIT is closed.
5.0
Jun 22, 2024
Anonymous Research Assistant
Former
Boston, Massachusetts
it is rather good indeed
5.0
Jun 16, 2024
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The campus closes for institute holidays, including a winter break, so you can save up your time off for other things.
5.0
Jun 13, 2024
Anonymous PhD Student
Former
Boston, Massachusetts
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Remote Work Options: The ability to work from locations outside the office, providing greater flexibility2.
Paid Parental Leave: Time off for new parents to care for their children, contributing to family wellbeing2.
Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives to support physical, emotional, and mental health, such as fitness classes and nutritional food options2.
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