Great benefits, good security but at an opportunity cost. - Anonymous employee UC Davis Employee Review

4.0
Oct 2, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Cushy - Great benefits - Relaxed, university atmosphere - Work / life balance - If you're a hard worker, easy to stand out

Cons

- Cushy - Compensation not competitive to private industry - Politics can get in the way of results - Can stifle career development if you get too comfortable

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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