Penn State reviews

A 3.5 hour shift feels like forever.

As a public institution there is already a big different between private industry pay and what PSU offers. But in the last ten years budget cuts have dropped PSU salaries way behind the industry. If you are from outside, coming in, and are fine with moving on to another place, you're good to go. You can negotiate for a good salary and you can leave for a new one if needed. Internal employees are constrained to 4% increases (before negotiation) on any job switch, even with a new degree or more responsibility.