University of Massachusetts Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"The university recently took on a new CIO and he has worked hard to change the culture. Unfortunately his big ideas have misfired several times along the way and instead of energizing the work force and removing barriers he's created an atmosphere of fear that fosters cronyism. The best employees have recognized this and found new opportunities which leaves mostly sycophants and incompetents. Some good people, but an unfortunate turn."

"Underpaid and overworked staff, insufficient compensation."

What do you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Convenient location, and I have sufficient time to focus on my research interests."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a very perhaps cynical thing to say, but I'd suggest applying elsewhere."

What don't you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Insufficient compensation, an overwhelming lack of support, not aesthetically pleasing office space."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest working against the modern tendency to replace full time employees with part time employees."

"Good environment, great coworkers, love my work, terrible managers"

What do you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"I like the work that I do here, saving tax payer money and working on fraud analysis. The environment is great and my coworkers are friendly. If you like a laid back environment then this place is for you."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your homework. This company is great as long as you find yourself in the right department."

What don't you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Middle manager have too much power. They exploit the system and abuse policies to get what they want. There's few opportunities for growth and what little there is is achieved through favor."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think there needs to be some oversight. Some review of the policies. And an open-mind on how things can be done better."

What do you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"I went here as an undergraduate, so I enjoy being on campus, but I really don't like my job."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Not all of the jobs are like this, but mine isn't particuarly great!"

What don't you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"I often feel like I don't 100% understand what I'm doing and that is particularly stressful when my boss asks me about something I've done and we attempt to troubleshoot what went wrong. The other people in the lab have had a lot more extensive training and background education in the subject matter and take for granted that I must know the same things that they do, but I don't."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have a more effective training program so that people would feel more confident and comfortable working on their own early on."

What do you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Work freedom."

What don't you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Growth."

"it was a college job, great people to work for."

What do you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"Laid back, fun people, nice atmosphere."

What don't you like about working at University of Massachusetts?

"No chance for growth."

"Good experience."