Demanding and challenging but fun and exciting at the same time - Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

4.0
Sep 4, 2012
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Pros

Work is exciting, hours are flexible, get to work on real life problems, access to cutting edge research and technology

Cons

Work may become challenging and strenuous at times, weekends may not always be free, compensation is less for the amount of effort required

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