Moma reviews

Seemed almost punitive to young (under 40) people. Low pay, poor structure. No opportunity for promotion or raise. Higher management positions look down on the front-end workers. Frequently the members are vicious, nasty snobs. Erratic schedule that changes weekly. Impossible to get time off. Yes, they offer decent benefits but good luck ever actually being allowed to take time off. Weekends and holidays are required, as are some late nights. Abusive use of temp workers. Any opportunities for advancement went to less-qualified outside applicants.

Working at MoMA was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. The environment was terrible. Gossiping and petty feuds between guest assistants is rampant. It seems like they are trying to get each other fired. There is a strict seniority policy among them and new employees will get the brunt of it. The senior employees seem to hate the job at take it out on the newer employees. You are treated like a second-class employee by all the other museum departments. The work is draining and the treatment by management is degrading.