Graduate Research Assistant - Graduate Research Assistant Penn State Employee Review

1.0
27 Oct 2018
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Pros

Middle of nowhere. Plenty of Amish food markets. Health insurance is great for college student things like drunk accidents, but it is terrible for pregnancy or any real medical issues.

Cons

Abusive Professors are common. Wage theft is common. Safety violations are common and never reported. 55+ hours per week is the minimum. No vacation is expected. Getting pregnant is not acceptable.

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Cons

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
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Pros

My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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