Terrible and toxic place to work - Financial Analyst Penn State Employee Review

2.0
Feb 20, 2022
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Pros

I suppose if you have kids, the tuition benefit would be nice if the school were any good. Also, free access to the WSJ is aces.

Cons

Pay is well below scale even considering benefit package. University touts affordability of State College area, but real estate and services are priced near city levels. My portfolio increased by 35% with no increase in pay. My supervisor texts me QAnon memes and links in the middle of the night and HR says there's nothing they can do about it.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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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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