Overall good entry-level RA job - Research Assistant WestEd Employee Review

5.0
Jun 5, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and benefits for the position Great benefits (20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and holidays even for new staff) Somewhat flexible schedule

Cons

Cannot bill overtime even if you have things you still need to finish Little room for growth unless you have an advanced degree Offices don't have much community except within immediate co-workers

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Incredible work-life balance, coworkers are genuinely great people

Cons

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