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SMU (Southern Methodist University)

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2.0
Nov 12, 2022
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Pros

Very few. The 8% match is pretty much the only one.

Cons

Very inflexible work environment, even for jobs that don’t require being on campus to do them. Low pay, no opportunity for advancement. Employee morale is very low. Brought employees back in the height of the pandemic—June 1, 2020. Extremely high turnover and short staffed, while refusing to refill positions of employees who’ve left. They’re basically in an unofficial hiring freeze.

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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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