20 Nov 2020
USS Constitution Museum Reviews
3.3
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3.0
6 Aug 2020
Recommend
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Pros
Flexible, fun environment, lots of learning
Cons
Toxic internal politics, little room for growth
3.0
12 Sept 2018
Recommend
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Business outlook
Pros
The people here (not senior management) are just amazing. They are the absolute best part of working at the museum, as the staff here is so passionate and dedicated about their work. These are people who work very hard, with such heart, but unfortunately for little compensation. I did really enjoy being a part of the mission of educating the public about our country's history and its ship of state, and it can be a beneficial experience as long as you don't need much money and don't stay too long.
Cons
This museum has been around for over 40 years, and some of the senior managers have been around for much of that time (the president has worked here for 30 years). Unfortunately, there is a clique in the ranks of the senior management team of those who have been with the company a long time. They were part of the organization when it was tiny, but they haven't grown with the museum over time. They aren't competent leaders, and don't show any real concern for their staff or listen to any feedback. This kind of leads talent to look for the exit after a while. There was a lot of turnover in the time I worked there and some really heartless decisions made by leadership that essentially threw dedicated staff under the bus and led to their dismissal. The insular and insincere upper managers are the only thing wrong with the museum (other than the 30 old, privileged businessmen on the board). It really is a shame that a few people can ruin something that many good people have contributed so much toward.
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