cook

graduate researcher

service associate

senior cook

sous chef

University of Notre Dame

My typical day was early morning 2am fast pace, using keys, codes for entrance to stadiums, picking up all athletics departments, by deactivating and activating, security systems. Pickup thirty to fifty baskets of laundry from  practice and game gear and uniforms daily. Deliver back to Laundry plant for processing. I would weight and record each basket and process by washing and drying. Also, hanging and separating uniforms for each department. Certain athletics departments has a time to be deliver back. Football has to be back no later than 5am.This is the first pickup and others has demands to be back by 530am, 6am, 7am. While other athletic departments are in the washer and dryer, I would go to Doubletree Hotel downtown South Bend, In to pickup the Hotel dirty linens such as towel, sheets, duvets, and sometimes rugs, if I do not have clean linens to deliver. Back to plant roll to location area in plant for co-workers to process a 7am. Deliver some of required athletic deliveries. I have to be at the Catering Dining Hall before other food service trucks are at the back dock. So before 6am, the required athletic departments are delivered, I then go to catering to pickup or deliver table linens such as 90X90 rounds etc., uniforms. After all athletics are delivered, I have other departments on campus to pickup and delivery. What I learned about this job you must be focus, obey the driving and safety laws of the university. You must be dependable, alert, quick decision making, must be able to work and communicate with management and co-workers and respect every customers because you are not only representing the department you are representing the University of Notre Dame. The hardest part of the job would be athletics and overtime. Overtime is continuously every weekend, even twice on weekend. My Twenty-one years of service  at the University has been most enjoyable from my  job duties to meeting people from all types of cultures, community and the excellence as an employee of the University.

My experience working there for many years depended on who I worked with and for. Some supervisors are great and just want to get the job done in the most efficient way. Others know some part of the work they should be doing but don't know basic things, like how to run meetings, keep co-workers from arguing, or they give a lot of work to some workers and little to those who just pretend to be busy. HR says they'll help but in my experience, co-workers who filed a formal complaint got nowhere. Pretty much what you would expect from HR. But the benefits are good, and it is a pretty stable place to work. 
The most enjoyable part of the job is always, to me, working with students because you know you are doing work that will put people with a solid education and good background into the world. It is also the hardest part, since they need a lot of hand-holding. The other hardest part is when you have a supervisor who shouldn't be a supervisor. It's surprising, you wouldn't think that at ND there would be supervisors who would raise their voices, be mean or accusatory, but there definitely are people like that at ND. If you apply, keep an eye out for any inkling of this behavior, and it isn't worth taking the job thinking you can switch in a year. Supervisors can be mean and make it hard for you to change jobs by not giving positive performance reviews. Some are just plain crazy. Others are great, so just be careful. Also, ASK to see the work area. When you do you will see how the other employees are. If they look hunched over and scared to look up to say, "Hello," take note. It isn't a good sign. If you meet a committee of your potential coworkers, if they seem afraid to talk, that's not a good sign. If the boss seems nuts, he probably is.

Notre Dame is a great place place to study and live. It is ranked as
 the 19th best research university in the United States, not only it
 offers the great resources for research, it also provides you with the
 best learning experiences. Students are very satisfied with the
 faculties here, because the courses that they teach are the best
 nationwide; and your advisors will direct you wisely, patiently and
 lead you to a successful PhD degree. The recently built Stinson-Remick Hall which cost $70 million houses the newly constructed
 11,800-square-foot semiconductor processing and device fabrication
 cleanroom facilities. They are one of the nation's largest and most
 sophisticated university-based facilities for nano-fabrication and
 characterizations. You will have the chances to make all your
 scientific dreams true there! The Midwest Institute for
 Nanoelectronics Discovery, which also resides in Stinson-Remick, is
 one of four centers funded by the alliance of NSF, Intel, IBM, AMD,
 TI, ect. You may have a chance to work in the center and enjoy the
 benefits and opportunities that it provides. Each year, in the
 center's review meeting, scientists from top research groups, business representatives from world-known microelectronics corporations get together here and discuss the progress and the future of the nanotechnology industry; and the most important, your mind will be refreshed by those dazzling ideas, and you can make connections with colleagues through those events! I really enjoy my work and life at Notre Dame.

I worked at a desk were I collated previously collected data and generated graphs to assess which crystals within the Apollo 16 samples were worth a further look. After those were completed I generated a Crystal Size Distribution (CSD) mosaic which is used to mathematically produce graphs on how the crystal sizes are distributed within the sample. A new technique used to build a data base to see if there is a difference between impact melts produced on the Moon within groups of crystals and pristine basalts. I also collected elemental data that was used to back up the findings as there are elemental signatures that can define the production of melts.

During my time there I learnt how to inmprove my organisation, time management skills and communication skills. I learnt new analytical methods for geology that would be interesting to see how it can affect other areas of geology. I was taught how to complete laser ablation to gather the elemental data. 

The hardest part of the job was learning to new technique and where it was developed from and how it can be used in under 6 weeks. The level of maths that was used was much higher than anything I had previously encountered but my A-Level in maths and background reading helped me understand it better.

The most enjoyable part of the job was when all the collating of data came together to produce a result that was not expected and seeing the hard work I did expressed on a graph that I previously didn't understand.

A great place to work is one that not only offers competitive salaries and benefits but also fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, promoting work-life balance and personal growth. Such a workplace is characterized by its transparent communication channels, where feedback is encouraged and valued at all levels. Employees feel empowered and respected, contributing to a high level of job satisfaction and loyalty.

One exemplary organization is a tech company renowned for its innovative approach not just in products and services, but also in employee management. This company prioritizes the well-being of its staff with flexible working arrangements, including remote work options and adaptable schedules, catering to the diverse needs of its workforce. It invests in professional development, offering ample opportunities for learning and advancement, ensuring that employees feel challenged and engaged.

Moreover, this company stands out for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can thrive. It supports various employee-led interest groups and social initiatives, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Such a workplace is not only a great place to work but also serves as a benchmark for other organizations striving to create a positive and fulfilling work environment. 

I have had the privilege and honor to work in Donor Services, in the Office of Development, at the University of Notre Dame. I was a seasonal employee hired to assist with processing the end of year donations. It was a wonderful opportunity, and I benefitted from the work I was doing and learned so much. The positive attitudes of the staff members made each day enjoyable. The management took the time to train for the position, and everyone was helpful when questions were asked. I gained new skills that can be transferred to other job opportunities. Everyone works together as a team and helped where needed.
I was impressed and very excited to see the generosity and the investments the donors continue to make year after year.  The commitment the staff shows towards their positions makes you feel driven to excel in the work you are doing. After working in a seasonal position, and enjoying the environment and personalities, it made leaving my position a hard thing to do. I had a wonderful experience and I would love to work there again. I definitely would recommend others to seek employment at the University of Notre Dame.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working any event and being paid to get to see some of the event that your working

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being micromanage, all the favoritism that takes place. And coming to the realization that the supervisors can literally do what they want and say what they want. And its really disappointing when anyone can say whatever they want and it can be a lie and management will always side with the person who made the complaint regain its the truth or not. Its very stressful to be  made to conform to there way when they aren't honest about a lot of issues. It was just a huge disappointment working there. There words definitely do not line up with there actions.they care more about a person doing volunteer work then about there full time job. At N.D.its all about there image to the public.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not everyone, but most of the people that are in management are very fake. And it doesnt matter how nice u are to them. If u question anything or don't allow them to micromanage every single.move u make it will be a very stressful and challenging place. They will make u feel.like a horrible employee when a person isn't.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
What they want is for a person to come in keep.your head down don't be friendly with anyone, and don't try to make friends

Lots of smart and talented people at Notre Dame. Also some dead-weight (sorry) because it's impossible to get fired, no matter how irrelevant you are, at least in my department.

Low stress. Basically no deadlines. Management is generally supportive and actually care about their employees. Trust is implicit. It sounds great, but with such low expectations, it's hard to say I'm really growing and being challenged.

Benefits package is very good overall, but has a few rough spots. Time off is mediocre. Pay is not competitive with the broader job market despite how wealthy they are in terms of universities.

Culture is overly political, with woke activism at every turn. Despite being a Catholic university, their decisions are largely devoid of religious motivation. (Could be a pro or a con depending on how you feel about that.) Excessively collaborative; every decision requires some sort of committee and slow to change where it's needed. For a company that brands itself as being impactful, there was a notable lack of clear direction going forward.

On that note, ND generally does not support work-from-home even for roles which could be done remotely. There are signs that could change in the future, but currently that doesn't seem to be their preference.

I have learnt team building and coaching other employees. sometimes other employees needs attention from their managers and supervisors. I learnt that i have always to give them my time and share ideas about what i need and listen to their opinions. When managers do not have time for the employees that is when you start realizing that you are left with 2 employees, management is the key foundation for the organization to keep running. If the employees are well treated or being disrespected by managers there is a high turnover definitely.
Culture brings good communication between employees and managers. when an employees has some confusion on certain things, they always have to come and ask, as an organizational culture to support employees always help and bring the good moral to the employees, and stimulate the reputation.

It is always hard when there is lack of trust, no royalty, communication no being transparent and so many reasons. The work becomes harder since employees do not get to understand their tasks or the communication is not open to the whole team.

Most of the time i enjoy when i get along with the team and my manager tells me the feedback about my performance. then there is fun at work and i serve and deliver in good spirit.

ND has a strong culture between its workforce, students, and faculty. Even as a temporary position, I had the sense that they wanted you to grow and pursue greater things inside and outside the campus. The lab was a great way to meet like minded others and learn more about the campus. As an intro to ND, this opened a lot of doors to different jobs around the campus and opportunities offered to students and staff alike.

We did have a particularly insensitive lead tech, however. She was biased when it came to our research group. Accidentally given information about an employee's sexuality, she began to treat the employee with contempt and disrespect for the rest of the employment. Other employees reported her, but to my knowledge, nothing was done except for a reprimanding of the employee and those who brought the situation to light. 

This shouldn't be used as a warning against working here. This is just an individual's account of the fact that no job is perfect. Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the US to go to, work for, cheer for, and live for. 

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