Smart people, rampant absenteeism, low accountability - Anonymous employee MIT Employee Review

2.0
23 Mar 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Use of the latest computer equipment, transportation subsidies, free use of MIT libraries, liberal leave.

Cons

Performance takes a back seat to cronyism. Staff promotions are determined by committee. Leaders consider "policy" a dirty word; employees take advantage. Some faculty are arrogant and entitled. HR is ineffective.

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