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Harvard: Good benefits, limited career growth potential - Systems Administrator Harvard University Employee Review

3.0
Mar 30, 2009
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Pros

Benefits are good -- though not the best. Having Harvard as a resume line doesn't hurt. Having a defined pension is very good -- virtually unheard of in "the real world." Other perks are available as well, and Harvard is an excellent place for when one's "work/life" balance requirements are heavily skewed toward the "life" aspect.

Cons

Limited to no career growth potential. It's hard to get a job at Harvard, and once inside, it's a feat of strength to move up, particularly in another part of the university. Lateral moves are possible, but even those are hard to come by.

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Cons

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Cons

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