University of the Philippines - Diliman
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    87%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    4.1(15 ratings)
    Career development
    4.4(15 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.9(15 ratings)
    Management
    3.5(15 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.0(15 ratings)
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    5.0
    School Credits Evaluator - UP DMST
    May 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working in UP is a wonderful way of giving back to the community
    The good thingsThe working environment and the people you work with builds you to be a better person.
    The challengesYou need to be ready to give your best at your work. Working here you should always uphold Honor and Excellence.
    5.0
    Instructor
    Aug 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The camaraderie between instructors makes it worthwhile.
    The good thingsBeing part of a group of like-minded instructors in a high-caliber institution is a great feeling, and makes the hardships worth it.
    The challengesThe standards for renewal might be too high for some.
    4.0
    Instructor
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Opportunities exist, but workload is stressful
    The good thingsBenefits and flexible working schedule are available. Government bonuses exist.
    The challengesWide variety of work done by instructors can be stressful sometimes
    5.0
    University Research Associate II
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good Career Development
    The good thingsI learned a lot of skills as a researcher
    The challengesSo many things to do
    3.0
    Lecturer
    Oct 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Lots of unrealised potential
    The good thingsFriendly coworkers, nice campus. Facilities are sufficient.
    The challengesGetting paid takes a long while if you are contractual. Your expectations of students in light of the status of the University can be an unpleasant surprise. Friendliness of colleagues can be better translated into support for professional and career development.
    3.0
    Science Research Specialist II
    Oct 2018
    High salary albeit can be delayed for many months.
    The good thingsThe extent of skills development is high. The salary is high. Highly intellectual co-workers. Non-mundane nature of work.
    The challengesVery delayed salaries. Reporting for BIR. Toxic work load at times.
    5.0
    Instructor
    Aug 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Teaching, research, and extension - for the nation.
    The good thingsEverybody wants you to succeed as your efforts should ultimately go back to the nation. There is also a bountiful resource of knowledge and experience found not only in the libraries but in the guidance of the senior faculty members. Apart from being at the forefront of learning advanced subjects in research, the sheer joy of seeing students succeed is also one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. This is especially true for a university where the brightest of potentials gather.
    The challengesBeing an academician, you need to find the balance between teaching, research, and doing various extension works. This could be difficult sometimes. And of course, just like any workplace, you need to be adept at dealing with various kinds of people, especially towards different kinds of students with different kinds of needs and towards your co-faculty and staff. A deep love for the academe would sustain you for a long time, but remember that this must be coupled with proper work towards what you love.
    1.0
    Senior Lecturer
    Apr 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Handling of salaries sours entire working relationship
    The good thingsThe professorial body is par excellence and is accommodating and friendly. The current facilities are average but is expected to improve due to university infrastructure programs. The students are cream of the crop and are easy to teach. Overall, except for the college administration and building maintenance, everything is top notch.
    The challengesSalaries are always delayed, up to 3 months and regularly by 1 month. No positive response from the administration on any solution from their end to find a way to have salaries come in on time; or to proactively engage with the University Cashiers Office and other relevant departments to find a work around or permanent solution for this problem.
    3.0
    International Programs Officer
    Dec 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Sometimes good, most of the times bad.
    The good thingsGood career opportunity. Great Director to work for.
    The challengesLack of permanent positions. Lack of staff development and support.
    4.0
    University Research Associate
    Dec 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Lots of opportunity to learn from experts from the field of social development
    The good thingsFlexible working hours Location is near my house Very easy to reach by public transportation Well-known academic and research institution Liberal and progressive Women-friendly spaces Promotes gender and development PWD and Senior Citizen friendly Good mentors Family-like working environment Plenty of vacations Plenty of opportunities for staff development Will allow employees to get grants from foreign institutions and attend trainings and conferences outside of the country without deducting your salary
    The challengesPromotion is hard to come by since it's a government institution Salary increase is very minimal Multitasking is a daily occurrence and it can impede your own work progress Seniority is valued but sometimes taken advantage of
    3.0
    Laboratory technician
    Nov 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good experience
    The good thingsGood colleagues Supportive heads Wonderful students Work climate Work-life balance
    The challengesManagement Issues Hazardous experiments
    5.0
    Research & development assistant
    Sep 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    My contractual, project-based over all experience:
    The good thingsKind and supportive boss and co-workers
    The challengesDelayed salary due to our source of funding
    4.0
    Library Staff
    May 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was great, the people are nice.
    The good thingsMeeting new people everyday.
    The challengesHandling too many students when the library is full.
    4.0
    Research Assistant
    Jun 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working in UP
    The good thingsThe opportunity to travel all over the country for free. We are tasked to do sampling work in provinces such as Bohol, Davao, Cebu, Palawan, Zamboanga, Gensan, etc. After sampling, we are allowed to visit tourist spots and explore e province. All expenses are paid. The chance to work in a scientific laboratory which taught me how to coordinate with others and how to work systematically.
    The challengesProject-based employees should be treated equally as regular university employers by giving us benefits such as SSS/GSIS, Philhealth, and the like. Working conditions will definitely improve if the university decides to take good care of ALL of its employees.
    4.0
    Instructor
    Jun 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    The UP Instructor...
    The good things*Not a typical 8-5 job *You get to decide your schedule *You're with wonderful company (co-faculty, students) *Learning does not stop. *There are many opportunities for development *You're in a wonderful work environment - you're in the city but you are in the midst of trees, green grass and clear blue skies *You will fall in love with the library
    The challenges*The salary is not comparable to what you will get in a corporate job *Time management can be difficult *Crime reports in Quezon City and in the campus in general can be a bit scary *The commute can be quite a hassle - especially when it rains *Some classrooms are still not airconditioned and this is a challenge during the hot summer days *Getting your HR papers processed is a hassle
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