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Good employee - Reaseach Assistant Harvard University Employee Review

4.0
Feb 22, 2026
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Pros

Strong networking and alumni connections Access to top-tier research resources Intellectual, high-performing environment Cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities Career mobility and signaling power

Cons

High cost of living vs salary Bureaucratic and slow administrative processes Competitive, high-pressure culture Advancement can be slow in some roles Institutional politics and silos Work–life balance varies by department

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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