Pros
- Great work environment, especially for individuals with families: flexible, relaxed, casual, accommodating - Opportunities to learn a lot and do a lot - Ability to develop substantive expertise and useful experience - Outstanding colleagues who are passionate, knowledgable, collaborative, and fun - Outstanding benefits, including lots of vacation days, and ability to work remotely
Cons
- Lack of opportunity for advancement, slow process to get a raise, and salary is well below industry average - Working within a university bureaucracy and being dependent on state funding and federal government grants means there are considerable constraints - Initiative and innovation are not always rewarded - Lack of follow through on ideas and strong pull towards maintaining status quo