Good and bad - IT Support Specialist Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Feb 22, 2019
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Pros

Good benefits and retirement matching. Work/life balance is good.

Cons

Cost of living in State College continues to rise, and salaries do not. There are no direct paths to promotion. Hiring for new positions is highly political, and half the positions are already informally filled by internal candidates when they're listed. Assume that your starting salary will be the salary you get for the next 5 years.

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5.0
Jun 10, 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
Jun 9, 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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