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So you've made it to prestigious Harvard. My condolences... - Post Doctoral Fellow Harvard University Employee Review

3.0
Mar 26, 2015
Post doctoral fellow
Recommend
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Pros

Harvard is highly prestigious and as such would make a great addition to your CV. It is also a very good place to make a lot of good connections, if you play it right.

Cons

Probably the worst university I've been to, by far. All the PIs are used to get talented and bright people to work in their groups because Harvard's reputation is a good magnet for such, however as a result the PI don't know how to guide you. In fact, they don't really feel responsible or care for you, so if you don't like it or don't get the results they want, there are many others out there waiting to replace you.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
Graduate student
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of GPUs in Kempner

Cons

SEAS far from main campus

2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Coordinator
Recommend
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Pros

Great Union and benefits for non-profits/higher ed. Wonderful colleagues outside of leadership!

Cons

GSD Development and Alumni Relations (under current leadership) is an incredibly toxic work environment. I didn't realize the intensity of the toll it took on my until after leaving, and I am not one to leave a negative review, but as they are hiring for several positions currently, I wish to share words of caution with applicants. Cons: - Absolutely not a safe space for anyone who is Black, brown, trans, queer, working-class, or disabled - 100% top-down direction. No room for personal exploration, initiative, or creativity. - Minimal guidance from leadership - Frequent pivots, even in the late stages of projects - Petty, immature talking behind your back by leadership - No upward mobility unless the Associate Dean or Dean like you - Deeply disingenuous comments, reflections, and feedback from leadership - Complete lack of transparency on direction, goals, etc. - Small mistakes are made cornerstones of performance evaluations, while leadership routinely missteps. Leadership never takes accountability. - Top-down policy decisions, completely lacking detail, thought, and care outside of legal ramifications - Ever-changing in-office requirements

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