Good mix of tasks in a future-proof job
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
flexible working hours
good variety of tasks
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Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Some workflows are very intricate and require a lot of bureaucracy
Arbeitsatmosphäre
Friendly atmosphere, many respectful colleagues
Often quite "relaxed" mentality: if you can't finish it today, you can still do it tomorrow
Kommunikation
regular meetings to inform about strategy, budget, new employees and latest developments
Kollegenzusammenhalt
could be better, but there is some effort made by establishing team events (within working groups, but also institute-wide)
Work-Life-Balance
Home office and flexible working hours possible, very relaxed about topics like part time working or parental leave.
No need for overtime.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
In my case, I could always rely on open communication and a very sympathetic attitude towards the employees. There was no inappropriate pressure from top to bottom.
Interessante Aufgaben
Good mix of tasks, good balance between desk and lab (cleanroom) - but this strongly depends on the working position. Really cool and innovative research topics.
Gleichberechtigung
I do not know of any cases where gender played a roll
Arbeitsbedingungen
Sometimes a bit noisy in the open-plan office. This will be better once the new office building is built.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
Salary is according to TVöD Bund tables, so of course less than in industry, but plenty enough for a good living. And it will rise automatically with time, no need for negotiations.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
If you request further trainings, you can get it, but it requires to be proactive and persistent