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Not bad, but not for me - PhD Graduate Student Boston University Employee Review

3.0
Jan 20, 2015
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Pros

friendly students, great chemistry department environment, helpful professors, wonderful location, access to everything in the city by train, bike, or foot

Cons

some PIs are hard to deal with, expectations are sometimes too high, teaching requirements take up too much time and don't allow for as much focus on research and your own classes

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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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