Pros
-The research done is good -The DZNE tries to involve early career researchers in the institute-wide meetings by giving them preferential treatment in the Q&As -The library is quite supportive
Cons
-There is a strong hierarchy and a toxic working environment (e.g. insults from supervisors) in many of the groups. -In my group, you are thrown into the deep and you better learn how to swim by yourself or drown. -When there is a conflict with a supervisor, the DZNE provides no support. Complaints from multiple people are not handled well or at all. There is no assistance in trying to reduce toxicity or help people in vulnerable, dependent positions (e.g. PhDs, master students). - One of the main advantages of science is traveling to conferences, meetings and other groups. It is made near impossible to go to scientific conferences (incredibly hard to get the money back, you are not allowed to stay at a location for longer than 5 days, even if you take days off, have to file a multitude of forms before and after if you want to have any hope of getting your money back)