Don't Expect to Advance to the Top - Vice President Arbor Realty Trust Employee Review

2.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Convenient location if you live in Nassau County. You will see business, since Arbor is known in the market. Arbor is in the business of making money so when the market is strong, deals do get done. If you are straight out of college, it's a decent place to hang for 18-24 months as you will get a decent amount of experience under your belt. If you are more seasoned --i.e., 10+ years of experience--then it's more a roll of the dice. Benefits are OK, but don't expect 2-for-1 401-k matching--or even 1-for-1. If you like bagels then you're all set: Free bagels on Wed morning.

Cons

Small company mentality. Senior management does what it wants, doesn't deem it necessary to communicate with the rank and file. Keeps pay low and advancement is difficult unless you are a favored son/daughter. If your group head doesn't strongly push for recognition for his people don't expect to see raises or promotions coming your way. You will feel that while senior management gets richer, you are stuck in a rut. There's a large sense of people looking out for themselves. No true team spirit. Also, if you have ever worked in NYC you will note the big downside to being out of it by working in the 'burbs.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive and collaborative team environment. Leadership is approachable and genuinely cares about employees. Strong opportunities for professional development and internal mobility. Good work-life balance.

Cons

Change can happen quickly, creating opportunities to learn and develop

2.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid work schedule was nice.

Cons

Upper management is clueless to the daily operations of their staff and refuse to listen to the experts in their fields. Pay is low compared to other companies in the same industry. Respect is non existent if management doesn’t “like you”. At one point before I left, I was waking up with so much anxiety that I would throw up daily. This place isn’t good for mental health.

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