MIT reviews about "management"

Leadership does not care about staff. They do not care about staff. They will grind their best employees into nothing, rather than take steps to retain good staff and make their lives easier. Middle-management often has their hands tied to help their teams, leadership does not listen to the middle management and does not balance the requests and needs of staff

Turnover, management, Work Life Balance

No real upward mobility. Promotions are often discussed but rarely materialize. Pay is below industry standards, and many employees are primarily assigned repetitive grunt work with limited opportunities for growth or skill development. Additionally, some individuals in management positions are unnecessarily rude and unprofessional, which contributes to a negative work environment.

It takes time to get adjusted to the unique nuances of working in higher education.

Bureaucracy and process: As with many large institutions, certain changes or requests can move slowly due to layered approval systems. Limited advancement speed: Career progression can plateau unless you actively pursue certifications or internal transfers. Workload fluctuations: Peak academic periods (like semester starts) can be intense, requiring strong time management and stress tolerance.

Low pay compared to the industry, funding cuts

Many faculty have too much power over things they know very little about (management).

PhD advisors receive little to no management training