Near the top of the heap for thinktanks - Anonymous employee AEI Employee Review

4.0
1 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Sense of family -Pay can be decent if you push for it -Mostly interesting work -Decent managers at higher levels

Cons

-Starting salaries are low -Less a meritocracy and more a clique -Not a ton of room for advancement past a certain point

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great place to learn how a think tank operates.

Cons

There is sometimes a lack of communication with scholars.

4.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

Great work culture, friendly people, good benefits

Cons

Low pay, especially for DC

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