What's the company culture like at UC Berkeley?

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What's the company culture like at UC Berkeley?

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There is a lot of decentralization which means experiences can vary widely along with resources available. Many people approve of the environment of their immediate teams but have trouble relating to people in other units or the larger unit they role up to. There are a lot of pockets and niches where people build really satisfying long term careers. It's fun seeing each new year of students as well as bumping into the next Nobel Prize winner. However, upward mobility can be challenging as one has to navigate that alone since there isn't any real development plans from the organization, the individual is expected to build their own.

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UC Berkeley's IT staff are decentralized. The IT staff in the Engineering Department report up through the Dean of the College of Engineering. It's a dynamic and innovative place to work, with exposure to cutting edge engineering research. On the other hand, many staff have been with the department for many years and their skills may not be up to date with current trends in industry as UC prioritizes retention but does not fund significant skills training for it's employees. For someone coming from the private sector, the pace of change may seem slow, and opportunities for advancement within the organization come infrequently.