Top-heavy Institution - Anonymous employee Berklee Employee Review

2.0
Jun 9, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Super creative community of inspiring students and faculty who know their stuff. Progressive curriculum. Many state-of-the-art buildings and spaces on campus.

Cons

Leadership is in an echo chamber. Very exclusive culture, with promotions, attention, and praise most often being given to those who have been at Berklee for a long time (and anyone who hasn’t is generally ignored).

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Amazing work culture, understanding managers, and supportive colleagues. I feel truly valued and I can breathe even during peak times.

Cons

So far no cons at all. Everything is wonderful!

1.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

-helping students -talking about music

Cons

-forced to train the ai bot that will replace you -despite being the top performer on your team and being reassured repeatedly your job is secure, you will get laid off with no explanation or respect -c suite prefers to keep their 500k+ salaries and 80k+ bonuses even if it means laying off 80+ employees who only make 55k -CEO led first layoffs in berklee's entire history, no transparency with any managers, no discussion or anything -CEO used money "saved" from layoffs to give other employees bonuses and buy unnecessary property

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