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      Specialist - Anonymous employee Smithsonian Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 8, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      It's the Smithsonian. It's the best government agency in DC.

      Cons

      No advancement at all. Even if you do get promoted, the salary increase is minimal at best.

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      5.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Science explainer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazing workplace, flexible schedules, and kind people

      Cons

      very less pay, visitor interactions can be too much sometimes

      3.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Arts admin
      Recommend
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      Pros

      it was a dream institution

      Cons

      the current admin makes it stressful working here

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