- Word load was intense, with only a few people assigned to giant projects
- Employees expected to lend a hand on various projects with little to no training
- Lack of standard operating practices for projects
- During my time there, there was a definite air of favoritism that lowered morale substantially
- Higher-ups gave big expectations and little support/feedback
- Some higher-ups would make inappropriate comments on employees' worth as individuals or researchers
- Expect to take work home with you (regardless of the advertised importance of a good work-life balance)
- Limited opportunities to publish