Duke University reviews about "campus"

Pay is not great, and management is just okay

Coursework could be better and the city of Durham, although charming, is a bit underwhelming.

some bureaucracy, good PIs exist, but you have to look for them, pay attention to circling 'rumors' (they aren't) among students.......

not too much growth for this position

Can be very stressful at times

low pay, favoritism, understaff, department can be unorganized, lack for support from leadership

Low pay (I worked in my most recent department for 6 years, and they hired an outside hire for the same position level and they started off making more than I was because my starting pay had been on the low side of the hiring range). Inconsistent management expectations. One thing about Duke is there is potential for flexibility. However, this is mostly left up to individual managers/department heads. So while some managers may be very flexible (allowing for a hybrid schedule/encouraging staff take time off, etc) other managers may require staff to be in-person every week day. I view this as a con because it creates an unfair environment amongst staff.

Large institutional structure can sometimes slow down decision-making. Limited parking availability near central campus can be a challenge.