Penn State isnt bad, but Spanier is - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

2.0
Mar 8, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-state college is a cheap place to live, friendly people, safe town, great atmosphere -school paper is great for some laughs when you're feeling down -students raising money for kids with cancer through THON -you can meet the most amazing students -games at beaver stadium -state college spikes

Cons

-faculty are often too stuck up to realize that they are, many faculty get caught up in their numerous committees, that allocate waste of precious university money. -the weight room is not open before 630 M-F -parking services will ticket your car in less than 5 minutes when you're in the wrong zone

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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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