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Lack of work opportunity - Anonymous employee MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

2.0
Apr 13, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great cafe, work location, very good benefits

Cons

Too slow for rewarding you with promotion (many yrs) & biggest raise

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response
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Your ten + years of experience are appreciated and we are pleased that the benefits program is something that you have taken advantage of. MIT and Lincoln Laboratory are proud to offer a comprehensive program that addresses most employee needs. Our retirement programs are very strong and we are able to offer a broad menu of medical and other insurance programs. While there are fewer levels of employment at the Laboratory than in some places, we are able to be quite competitive in our compensation systems. With a focus on merit and keeping the Laboratory positioned as a desirable employer, employees find that a career at Lincoln Laboratory can be financially rewarding as well technically and professionally fulfilling. Thanks for your comments.

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