MIT employees receive up to 15 vacation days for the first year of eligible service; 20 days if you have more than one year of eligible service. An additional five vacation days are available every fifth year beginning with your tenth year of eligible service. Learn more: http://hrweb.mit.edu/policy/4-2.
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61-70 of 110 Reviews
5.0
Nov 16, 2019
Anonymous Postdoctoral Research Associate
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
It's basically decided in agreement with your supervisor.
5.0
Oct 23, 2019
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
You will get about 15 days a year for the vacation
5.0
Oct 11, 2019
Anonymous employee
Former
Cambridge, Massachusetts
competitive and very rewarding for long term employees
5.0
Sep 13, 2019
Anonymous Administrative Assistant
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
4 weeks vacation, 5th on 5th year.
1
5.0
Aug 17, 2019
Anonymous Administrative Assistant
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Allows for flexible hours in busy time of year
4.0
Jun 4, 2019
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Very typical vacation and paid time off policy
4.0
May 25, 2019
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Generally, it is not on the track, since it depends on your advisor's style. pretty flexible
4.0
Mar 28, 2019
Anonymous Postdoctoral Associate
Former
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The working hours is flexible depending on your host advisor.
4.0
Mar 12, 2019
Anonymous employee
Former
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Yes, there are vacation days however it varies with each department and faculty member. The number of vacation days must be worked out with the faculty member.