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Information Assistant - Information Services Assistant New York Public Library Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Vacation and benefits. Being around books. Working with children. The hours are not bad, 35 hour week. Union job and they help you if needed,

Cons

They are hiring managers that are very lazy. They take the job for the title. If you are new to the system and you did not start as a Page and work your way up, you are and never will be part of the clique. Too much favoritism. There are managers that have their best friends as their staff. It is a joke! If you are over 30 years of age you are treated very badly.

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Cons

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Pros

- 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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