Mismanaged expectations, inflexible onsite demands, and added duties outside job scope in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Pros
-Opportunities to engage with research communication, and Earth and Science outreach. -Potential for professional growth in science communications if you can navigate the bureaucracy.
Cons
- Remote work promises from the CAO for communications specialists are unclear and inconsistently applied; verbal assurances may not match reality. If you want remote flexibility, request it in writing and a workflex agreement during the hiring process, not after. - Added responsibilities (front desk coverage, cleaning offices, emptying out beer bottles) outside job description, creating unfair workload. -Workspace lacks privacy, making phone calls and focused work difficult. -Onsite requirements can be unrealistic, especially for those relying on public transportation. -Communication from management can be inconsistent; requests for flexibility may be denied or ignored, leaving employees feeling without recourse. May be coerced into signing a workflex agreement after starting instead of during the hiring process. -Small staff size exacerbates pressure to comply with policies that don’t align with job scope or personal well-being.
