Barely tolerable working conditions - Senior Study Director Westat Employee Review

1.0
May 31, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Private office Nice campus Professional membership reimbursement Professional development

Cons

Toxic work culture (interpersonal backbiting, low morale, demoralized workers) Internal competition within the company Favoritism is rampant Lower pay than comparable positions at employers in this area

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

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