Depends on department. Ask for work from home, flex scheduling, and conference travel to make up for lower salary. - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

4.0
Sep 27, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Generous paid time off. Tuition benefit. Some departments allow flexible scheduling and work form home days. Some departments have better travel budgets for professional development.

Cons

Salaries can be low. Budgets, raises and cultures vary by department, so do your homework. Some departments can be downright hostile workplaces. Higher ed is too hierarchical for its own good.

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