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      4.4

      85% would recommend to a friend

      (4,258 total reviews)

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      75% positive business outlook

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      MIT has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,258 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The MIT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      1.0
      Jun 20, 2010

      MIT is great place to be from but a horrible place to be at

      Graduate student researcher
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      Pros

      -Unparalleled opportunities for learning (if you have time and your boss let you) -Access to a wealth of resources and networks -Opportunity to work with brilliant colleagues

      Cons

      -Poor hours, you will work day, night, and weekend -Little attention from your superior -Highly bureaucratic -Money/fame-driven...not exactly a learning type of institution

      2.0
      Jun 7, 2010

      Be careful in choosing your advisor

      Graduate student
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I have met many intelligent people while at MIT, MIT has great resources, and attending MIT is a terrific line on a resume. Boston is also a nice city in which to live.

      Cons

      I received no guidance from my advisor and had to search outside of my lab for constructive feedback. Many postdocs in my lab were secretive and not willing to share protocols and reagents.

      4.0
      Apr 28, 2009

      Working at MIT is awesome.

      Administrative assistant ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      They have everything right here: Dentist, bank, gym, clubs, sports, doctors, gardens, free transportation, theater. They even have staff housing if you want it. People are generally friendly and relaxed. Generous time off and benefits. The location is perfect for getting to Boston. They have a habit of promoting from within the university; even across departments. Knowledge of MIT is a huge help when applying to higher up positions within the institution. So, a lot of people start pretty low on the food chain and work their way up. I really like my boss and my colleagues. They're a pleasure to be around.

      Cons

      It takes a while to advance, depending on the department you're in. Budget cuts effect the university just like anywhere else. If there isn't room for you to move up, you may have to try to switch departments. HR probably won't suggest you move up, so you have to be really proactive. The size of the institution can be a little daunting; there's definitely an MIT culture that you have to learn the nuances of. Some of the buildings are pretty old and have problems with heating, air conditioning, mice, etc. There are students everywhere during the semester, so be prepared for crowded hallways and the like.

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