BlackRock reviews

(This is probably more relevant to my specific team. Although, I would not be surprised, if it did extend beyond my team.) - Middle managers are accustomed to sitting on their high horses and dictating to the junior staff - Lots of talk, little value creation (not to be confused with brain-storming, intellectual discussion where each member thinks objectively) - Each one is in a rat race to "make it seem" like they are doing "work"; say they moved mountains when in reality they blew the dust off the sill - Long hours: not because there is good quality work to be done, but rather because the manager hasn't left yet - You are expected to overshare your personal details since everyone around you is doing it - Visible favoritism, promotions depend on tenure more than performance (contrary to what the company promotion readiness criteria suggests)

Too bureaucratic, too many layers, too much politics, and they don’t pay once you join so go in high.