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Great work life balance, good work culture - Software Engineer II New York Public Library Employee Review

5.0
Apr 15, 2022
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Pros

- Work is meaningful and interesting. - Colleagues are respectful of your time and do not expect you to work outside of hours. - You have the option to work in the office or work from home. - People are very helpful, open-minded, and transparent about the work. - HR provided a smooth and straight-forward onboarding process.

Cons

Some tech debt, though it is not unique to NYPL. Salary is not the best for the role, but this is expected for a non-profit.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexible schedule and overall fun work environment

Cons

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3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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