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SMU (Southern Methodist University)

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Bad Managers - Grants and Contracts Specialist SMU (Southern Methodist University) Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2021
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Pros

Beautiful campus. It's a pretty place to work.

Cons

HR covers up any complaints about managers. SMU is run by a bunch of old white guys who think they're on the TV show Mad Men. The culture is toxic and needs to change.

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Pros

Great colleagues to work with!

Cons

No flexible work arrangements. And pay can always be higher.

4.0
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Pros

Like the work I do and the people I work with. Activity fluctuates along the typical school calendar with the summer being slower.

Cons

You are expected to jump into change without asking questions. Even when a reason/justification on why or how you are doing something is met with a tone of "I don't care, Do what I said". Direct supervisor and colleagues are great and have your back. Many staff positions don't have a way to move up the career ladder.

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