Job = Family = Music = Life - Operations Manager Berklee Employee Review

5.0
15 June 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful location, diverse student/faculty/staff body, perfect environment for musicians who need stability but also want to stay up to date with relevant technology/industry trends. Strong feeling of "be who you are".

Cons

While beautiful, Boston is extremely expensive -- if you're looking to have a standard "buy a house, start a family" life, be prepared for 1-2 hour commute from the suburbs, including in neighboring states (New Hampshire, Rhode Island, etc.)

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5.0
15 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Amazing work culture, understanding managers, and supportive colleagues. I feel truly valued and I can breathe even during peak times.

Cons

So far no cons at all. Everything is wonderful!

1.0
20 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-helping students -talking about music

Cons

-forced to train the ai bot that will replace you -despite being the top performer on your team and being reassured repeatedly your job is secure, you will get laid off with no explanation or respect -c suite prefers to keep their 500k+ salaries and 80k+ bonuses even if it means laying off 80+ employees who only make 55k -CEO led first layoffs in berklee's entire history, no transparency with any managers, no discussion or anything -CEO used money "saved" from layoffs to give other employees bonuses and buy unnecessary property

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