Stay away from this employer - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good healthcare and time off benefits

Cons

Toxic workplace. Very little, if no, oversight and regulation of unethical and otherwise questionable behavior. HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT, favoritism, unprofessional, let people do whatever they want. Incompetence gets rewarded, especially if you make friends in the right places. People take multiple hours for lunch, are on personal calls all day, and don't get their work finished yet they still get promoted. Working hard and exceeding expectations gets you nowhere and barely a thank you for your contribution. People will intentionally make you look bad if they don't like you, which has happened to to me as well as other coworkers. Some managers and directors only care about looking good to their superiors because their main concern is their own personal gain. If you don't follow the crowd and join the clique, you will be ostracized. Unfriendly and negative atmosphere; most employees fearful of reporting unethical behavior due to potential negative recourse.

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4.0
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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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