Great university job, very different from the focus in private sector jobs - Research Assistant UCLA Employee Review

4.0
Sep 30, 2008
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Pros

UCLA has an upbeat, optimistic atmosphere. The work you do supports important advancements in science, culture and the arts. Management is usually concerned with employee well being. UCLA has opportunities is almost every field and likes to promote people from within, making it easy to start a job and change concentration or job type.

Cons

Pay is lower than in industry positions, Seniority not merit determines many issues. State labor laws and unions regulations can make many aspects of the job more cumbersome. Work hours might be limited, overtime can be limited or even prohibited. Union strikes happen once every couple years.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Amazing, high impact work, great collaboration

Cons

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Flexible hours, good work-life balance, and health insurance options

Cons

Toxic work environment, management lacks communication, and no space for career growth

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