Work anyplace other than Bates - Anonymous employee Bates College Employee Review

1.0
11 May 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are none other than it is one of the few employers in the Lewiston Auburn area. This however leads into one of the biggest cons, because Bates can treat employees very poorly knowing employees have few other options.

Cons

Horrendous pay. No opportunity for advancement. An aging IT infrastructure which cannot handle the demands placed on it. Overbearing management. Low endowment means staffing levels are not adequate to meet the needs of the College, so existing employees get asked to do more, with no gain in wages.

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5.0
21 Apr 2026
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Pros

Good scheduling and work-life balance for student jobs.

Cons

Hard to find good jobs as they close quickly. Have a resume ready to go before the applications come out.

4.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

Great community, PTO, wellness program, access to faciltities

Cons

travel, weekend work, heavy work load in winter

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