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Library Technical Assistant III - Anonymous employee New York Public Library Employee Review

2.0
Jul 5, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Paid vacation time and Dental insurance

Cons

No health insurance if you are part-time, and it's impossible to advance to a full-time position. Oh yeah, and if you get your library science masters degree while working there they will bypass you for someone outside the system to keep labor costs down (people with seniority are paid more). Most people who work there are unhappy. If you see positive reviews they are probably fake. Wouldn't put it past senior management.

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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.

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- 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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