Want no work life balance? Then this is the place for you!
Pros
Decent benefits package. Good and competent coworkers who are overshadowed by awful managers.
Cons
The company culture is all about results in as little of a timeframe as possible. And who cares if the results are of quality as long as you get it done right? Working some overtime, weekends, holidays is normal in most jobs but at Amherst this is the expectation all of the time. No telling how many times upper management had a task that just had to be done that day whether that be after hours, on a holiday or a weekend. And middle management does not ever push back because they either do not care, are too scared that they will lose their jobs if they say no or they are likeminded and think it’s acceptable to blow up your chat/inbox/phone at all times including nights, weekends and holidays. I used to think this only happened in the department I worked in but in seeing other reviews and talking with those still there it is company wide. It is the company culture. Being away for a bit now has helped me to realize what a toxic environment I was in at Amherst. I am happy to have gotten out. Advice to those thinking of applying: if you don’t have a family, don’t want to see your family or want to work all the time then Amherst is the place for you. If not, then RUN AWAY! If this review helps one person avoid sharing my awful experience then I’m glad I wrote it.
