Decent - Research Assistant Westat Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- it is based on the project you are put on and the team you work with but good experience for 1-2 years if you a new grad - exposure to people with lots of experience, good learning opportunity - gym

Cons

- upper management is very rude, toxic environment - company is stuck to their very old ways, not willing to update to newer times -very low pay -very long hours especially after going remote - poor diversity. I always felt excluded and out of place

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5.0
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Pros

Great company to work for. Training is always effective and well designed.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

Some staff do not respect lower staff; especially when they are Black lower level staff. Reactive instead of proactive when it comes to training up staff as opposed to hiring consultants Benefits and pay suffered after the administration took over Work-life balance frequently is an issue. Intrusive work expectations.

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