Does Tulane University offer a yearly bonus?

lack of micromanagement, yearly cost of living increases

family benefits are very expensive

Intelligent, interesting peers and mentors occasionally exist

Tulane’s bottom line conflicts with its role as a cutting edge research institution. Overwork & burnout are rampant. Doctoral student annual stipends are the only form of paid employment at Tulane that do not receive cost of living increases. So the same pay Tulane gave doctoral students in 2015 is still what it gives today, despite rampant inflation. This effectively requires grad students to take on outside jobs to make ends meet and extend their graduation timelines because we’re too strapped for cash to focus on our research! Insane.

Great culture! Everyone in my department pulls their weight and works hard without creating a stressful environment. Free tuition for staff and their families. Generous leave: 3 weeks and 18 holidays from year 2-10. 8% of salary annual retirement contribution by Tulane from year 2 onward (no match required). Seem to value loyalty and often promote from within.

Pay is lower than the private sector.

Management is reasonably receptive. Good benefits. Employment is secure.

There is not a ton of room for advancement. Base salary is on the low end.

PTO and pay is comparable to other universities

No 401k matching until your second year.

opportunities, 401K contribution is good

401k contribution does not go into effect until 2 year in