Working at MIT - Anonymous employee MIT Employee Review

5.0
Jul 14, 2015
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Pros

Unbelievable people, exciting students, important research - there is an energy that pervades the entire campus that makes coming to work a pleasure and a joy. Open and inclusive atmosphere.

Cons

It can be challenging to work with so many bright people. This does end up creating the need to continuously produce your best work and extended effort. You can't just coast like you can at other places.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

High quality core facilities and well resourced labs. Countless brilliant colleagues who can serve as mentors and collaborators

Cons

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