So, So, Stuck on Phones - Investment Specialist BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
May 13, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- learn a lot in training - smart co-workers - good on resume - awesome office views

Cons

- low pay - stuck on phones for hours on end - lack of opportunity to continue to move up

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