University Of California Santa Cruz
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DismissThe University of California Santa Cruz is a public university in Santa Cruz, California.
ucsc.eduRating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the University Of California Santa Cruz
Hours and flexibility
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at the University Of California Santa Cruz?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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.
Benefits
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Only some people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at the University Of California Santa Cruz?
Some people get paid time off from work.
How we know this
40% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the University Of California Santa Cruz feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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.
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Most people aren’t stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the University Of California Santa Cruz?
Most people don’t feel stressed out here.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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 recommend their team
Do people at the University Of California Santa Cruz recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
91% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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 support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the University Of California Santa Cruz?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 100% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the University Of California Santa Cruz is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
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 the University Of California Santa Cruz ranks
University Of California Santa Cruz ranks joint 3rd to work for out of colleges and universities.
- 3= College Of DuPage
- 3= University Of California Santa Cruz
- 3= Lincoln Tech
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of April 14, 2026.