Good University, flexibility in job, low-cost of living, good vacation. - Research Associate Virginia Tech Employee Review

4.0
Jan 30, 2009
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Pros

Flexibility, Can have good work-life balance with this job. Good benefits with 5 weeks of paid-vacation time. Blacksburg has a low cost of living. Also, the campus is beautiful. People are good since it is a small town. Schools in Blacksburg are good too.

Cons

Growth may be restricted depending on position. Can get bureaucratic, In some departments there are restrictions on how much your pay can be raised. Since it is a small university town people feel the need to visit some big surrounding city like Washington, DC from time to time.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Loved the culture and the area

Cons

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

flexible schedule, good support, food provided during training

Cons

sometimes your professor will not have much work for you

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