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      The Red Tape Capital of the World - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

      1.0
      Nov 15, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The benefits are good and the reputation of PSU is somehow still fairly positive throughout the world.

      Cons

      Penn State is caught in a never ending loop of red-tape. The waste is staggering, and their inability to efficiently execute any task is unbelievable. I operate a multi-million dollar research center, yet am paralyzed by rules and policies that have nothing to do with my operation. They are afraid of law suits and over react to simple requests. Stay Far Away!

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      5.0
      Jun 21, 2026
      Graduate teaching assistant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Friendly professor and professional staff

      Cons

      Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

      5.0
      Jun 19, 2026
      Postdoctoral fellow
      Recommend
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      Pros

      My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

      Cons

      Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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