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New York Public Library

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Great company, worrisome management choices. - Anonymous employee New York Public Library Employee Review

3.0
Jun 25, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's not a difficult job by any means, but it becomes as challenging as you want it to be depending on how much responsibility you want to take on. There's room for growth, and hard work can go a long way.

Cons

Branch managers and district managers can be very cliquey. This is a library system that presents itself like a utopia of understanding but runs like a cold, sterile corporation. NYPL claims to have its employees' best interest at heart, but then remains completely rigid in cases where human decency could and should take precedence over unnecessarily stringent policies.

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- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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