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Most toxic culture I’ve ever experienced - Marketing Northeastern University Employee Review

2.0
Dec 21, 2019
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Pros

Good list of benefits if you’re a full time employee with a family. Great 401k but you have to work there for a few years before you can get the benefit, so it’s almost not worth it.

Cons

The closer you work to the president, the more toxic the culture is. Senior leadership doesn’t treat anyone below them like people, instead refer to them as “resources.” Most people are so caught up in proving themselves to the president and making him happy that they derail projects, forget any moral code, and will fire anyone that raises any honest and valid concern. They say they want to compete with the top tech companies talent-wise but they won’t pay accordingly. Senior leadership is making $500k but they won’t pay developers and designers what they’re worth in the market and actually take away projects so they can justify a lower salary. I have seen people do and say things here that make my stomach churn. Every project is treated like an emergency and no one knows how to properly manage deadlines, so the people who actually have to do the work are forced under such immense pressure and are beyond stressed most of the time. Turnover is HIGH - most people in this department have been here less than a year and most will not stay longer than that. It’s really a shame because this has the potential to be an incredible place to work and a place where you can meaningfully contribute to the world, but people’s egos have destroyed any hope of that.

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Pros

As always, the quality of a postdoc is very related to the quality of your supervisor and team, but Northeastern has good facilities and a vibrant research community.

Cons

The university is large so sometimes the administration can feel impersonal.

5.0
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Pros

Overall, I have had a very positive experience in this job. The work itself is well organized, meaningful, and provides many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and improve my professional skills. I truly appreciate the supportive and friendly work environment. My colleagues are kind, patient, and always willing to help when I have questions or face challenges. The communication within the team is smooth, and everyone works together with a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. This job has helped me become more confident, responsible, and efficient in my daily work. I also feel grateful for the guidance and support I have received from my coworkers and supervisors. I enjoy being part of this team and appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and valuable learning opportunities. Overall, I believe this is a great workplace with excellent colleagues, and I am thankful for this experience.

Cons

Nothing, very good work experience

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