Pay doesnt scale quickly enough - Anonymous employee UC Riverside Employee Review

3.0
Aug 24, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Benefits, allows you to concentrate on research while completing and advanced degree, great campus with amenities

Cons

in my 10 years there was one salary adjustment, and student fees have increase almost every year. it's ridiculous

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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

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