3.0
30 Mar 2009
Current employee
Cambridge, MA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Benefits are good -- though not the best. Having Harvard as a resume line doesn't hurt. Having a defined pension is very good -- virtually unheard of in "the real world." Other perks are available as well, and Harvard is an excellent place for when one's "work/life" balance requirements are heavily skewed toward the "life" aspect.
Cons
Limited to no career growth potential. It's hard to get a job at Harvard, and once inside, it's a feat of strength to move up, particularly in another part of the university. Lateral moves are possible, but even those are hard to come by.