Disappointing - WORST place for career advancement - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

1.0
Oct 31, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Work/life balance is good - they are flexible about allowing you to take time off for personal matters. Benefits is comparable to other big banks

Cons

Absolutely horrible place for career advancement. Clubby, with a select few keeping the bonuses and promotions to themselves. Try to get what money you can when you join, because you forget about getting a dime more afterwards. High turnover. High level of dissatisfaction among employees. I had worked at other banks, and have never experienced such frustration among fellow employees.

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