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1.0
Oct 4, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It was a great opportunity to work for such a prestigious university that has a great reputation and has a legacy of producing some many influential persons of color.

Cons

The culture has changed and is more competitive, cut throat and out right hostile and very toxic! Advancement is contingent upon you doing unethical things and going along with the status quo and existing archiac culture and usual way of doing things. If you speak out or try to offer innovative solutions it is frowned upon. Human Resources cannot be trusted. If you speak out against wrongdoing you are targeted and potentially fired. There continues to be a culture of hiring and promoting people who are incompetent and not qualified for their respective roles, as well as continued mismanagement of funds. The pay is horrible and you are expected to work long hours and weekends.

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Opportunity to mentor and support students as they learn technical concepts. Flexible schedule that worked well alongside coursework. Developed communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Collaborated with faculty and other TAs in a supportive environment. Gained hands-on experience explaining complex topics to students with different learning styles. Rewarding to see students improve and succeed throughout the semester.

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Workload can fluctuate significantly around assignment deadlines and exams. Balancing TA responsibilities with personal coursework can be challenging. Limited influence over course policies and curriculum decisions. Some tasks can be repetitive, such as grading or answering similar questions. Compensation may not always reflect the time commitment during busy periods. Communication between instructors, TAs, and students can occasionally be inconsistent.

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