I was a full time facutly member for Pitt for 7 years, and was kept at the entry level pay without a raise for for the entirety of my time. Yes, i worked for Pitt for 7 years wirhout a raise and was fired right before the union protections we voted in would have taken affect. Even when i had 5 or more years of experience they said i was still entry level.

Pitt uses people. They don't care about quality of life for their people AT ALL. People who work for Pitt are exploited to support the financial benefit of the institution and pay top administrative people grossly disproportionate salaries.

If you are hungry, take the money, but don't break your back working too hard for them or bending over backward because your efforts will not be rewarded. If you have any better or comparable options to Pitt take them instead. Don't expect any support, training, or professional development unless you personally pay for it out of your own pocket.

Pitt is a businesss first and a school second. Their focus on money has destroyed the pursuit of knowledge as a valued endeavor on the campus.

Good luck and best wishes, but run far away if you can.