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Carpenter reveals - Associate Portland State University Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

Sadly there just aren’t any Pros because of gross disrespect from management to the tradesmen.

Cons

Management is disrespectful and quick to anger. There is constant conflict and tension. University tradesmen such as the carpenters have witnessed management stealing tools from them and HR sadly does nothing. There is a high turnover of employees which speaks volumes…as a career you are stunted with no opportunity for advancement. The hourly pay is not possible for the cost of living in Portland so you better already have money to supplement living. You also have to pay for parking and management does not pay for parking. Parking cost $1000. Per year so you pay to come to work.

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5.0
Dec 15, 2025
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Pros

wonderful place to work as a student

Cons

I cannot think of any cons.

4.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic colleagues, excellent organizational mission, amazing benefits (esp. health).

Cons

Morale is currently (2026) low because of ongoing fiscal crisis and job cuts. Organization is highly bureaucratic, left hand often doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Woke politics can get out of hand.

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