Kansas State University
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DismissKansas State University is a public university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas.
k-state.eduRating based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Kansas State University
Pay
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Only some people get paid sick leave
Does Kansas State University give paid sick leave?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
44% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Kansas State University do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Kansas State University worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Kansas State University workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Kansas State University workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Kansas State University?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Kansas State University managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Kansas State University?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Kansas State University feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Kansas State University?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Kansas State University enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
79% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Kansas State University recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Kansas State University?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Kansas State University?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think Kansas State University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
63% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Kansas State University is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Kansas State University ranks
Kansas State University ranks joint 146th to work for out of colleges and universities.
- 146= University Of Nebraska
- 146= Kansas State University
- 146= Northern Michigan University
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 17, 2025.
Kansas State University job reviews
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Worst thing
Low wages and raises
Maintenance technician at Kansas State University, June 2025