Don't Be Mislead - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

1.0
16 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Vacation time, usually very low expectations.

Cons

Poor benefits, poor pay, poor environment, poor morale, failure of most staff to meet even the lowest expectations, horrible management, disturbing culture, dysfunctional HR system, etc. If you look carefully you'll notice that most of the positive reviews here are not by full-time staff. If you have any ambition whatsoever, this is not the place for you. The culture here is one of self-perpetuating mediocrity, at best. The benefits gets less and less each year and the only way to get a decent raise is to apply for jobs elsewhere in the system and wait to get an offer to find out if it's any better.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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