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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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No regard to work/life balance - Anonymous employee SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Adequate pay, good benefits. Safe, clean environment. Starbucks on sight.

Cons

If you are exempt they expect you to be online at 11:00 pm and throughout the weekend. Stanford stresses all this work/life balance, but one never has an opportunity to take advantage of the perks and privileges because SLAC expects all work and no play. They will even manage to find you on your vacation. Some of the long-timers have a tendency to be on the snooty side. No cafeteria or friendly meeting place.

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Pros

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact scientific research while collaborating with a dedicated, intelligent team was truly rewarding.

Cons

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