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Boston University

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Decent employment for student workers, but wouldn't stay past graduation. - IT Support- Desktop Services Boston University Employee Review

3.0
Oct 10, 2014
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Pros

Flexible schedule for student employees, and supervisors are understanding and accommodating when schoolwork and exams take priority. Time off was easy to obtain and I did not have to find someone to cover my shift. Training was weak, badly organized, and often at least a month into the new semester. I received most of my training informally during shifts with coworkers who had been there longer. I had great coworkers.

Cons

Office politics, gross preferential treatment for well-connected employees. There is not much room for growth. Some coworkers don't stick to policy and others do, causing client confusion and dissatisfaction when you don't give them special treatment.

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Cons

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Pros

Great benefits! Lots of sick time holidays off. and summers are very laid back. Wish I could have stayed longer as I saw my time there as a great career opportunity. But toxicity, harassment and layoffs made me rethink staying

Cons

Management is incredibly toxic. Even after union grievances, sexual harassment claims and even a warning from the dean, managers continue to abuse staff. Incredibly sad seeing as Boston University rather lay off good employees than hold anyone from management accountable for their actions.

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