4.0
17 Mar 2009
Former employee
Cambridge, MA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Excellent benefits and an amazing array of cultural opportunities on-site and with the discount program. The hours are much better than the private sector, with work-life balance really being a top priority. Great name recognition for future opportunities as well. Oh, and the opportunity for staff to take free classes for Harvard credit!
Cons
The lower level staff positions are union, so there is almost no chance for natural career growth through promotions based on performance. You just have to wait until someone vacates another job and then apply for it. The compensation is quite a bit below a comparable private sector job, though still not terrible.