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4.0
24 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive environment and opportunities to collaborate with librarians. Significant training to learn how to shelve. 8 hours of "wellness" time provided upon hire and accrual of sick hours that can be used after 120 days of employment. Opportunity to join fellowship program. Builds hours around your school schedule

Cons

[Depending on location] Patrons can be difficult/ weird, especially as a young woman. Having to handle patrons' mental health/ substance abuse crises w/o any training. Odd smells/ substances on books + lack of PPE while shelving Cannot transfer to another branch unless you have 12 months in current branch + better paying roles require bachelors.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule and overall fun work environment

Cons

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3.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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