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4.1

69% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)
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Dr. David J. Skorton

80% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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5.0
Nov 20, 2025

Rewarding place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great work/life balance Full benefits package Good compensation Rewarding work environment

Cons

There is poor leadership at my particular unit. Like any government agency, bureaucracy is an issue.

5.0
Apr 24, 2025

Great Place to Work

Recommend
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Pros

Strong community; great pay; commitment to research and culture

Cons

Nothing that I can think of

5.0
Feb 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- flexible schedule, good for college students - nice coworkers - good practice for communication skills - helps you be productive and motivated - easy tasks for good pay (selling tickets/concessions, popping/bagging popcorn, and cleaning theater/scan tickets)

Cons

- can become busy at times with rush of crowds buying tickets/concessions randomly but after getting used to it, it’s not so bad and helps you practice working under pressure

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