They Pick the Wrong People to Run Departments - Technical Writer Bloomberg Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing benefits package - fully paid health insurance, events, food everywhere, great 401K matching

Cons

Too often, the people who were least qualified to the job, or those who were not the strongest at the job, but where close with higher ups would get promoted to Team Leaders or Managers. Then, they run around like chickens with their heads cut off because not only are they under-qualified, but their managers are also incompetent. EVERYTHING is a fire drill. There is not time taken to work on improving what we had, it was always about trying to up the last thing created - without maintaining and standardizing processes, how can you have a successful and useful product for the customer. Additionally, too many managers work scared as opposed to smart. No one knows how to push back and ask the right questions. It's quite a shame to see such an amazing company not know what type of management would be best to not only produce more, but reduce turn over.

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Pros

Great company, in this role you have the chance to learn about the financial markets, the terminal, and also you get client exposure.

Cons

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2.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

Great Office, Free Snacks and plenty of social events

Cons

Be prepared for a heavily politicised culture — it's pervasive and affects day-to-day working life significantly. The organisation suffers from clear in-group favouritism at the leadership level, where certain groups are visibly preferred for opportunities, recognition, and advancement. This creates an uneven playing field and quietly damages morale for those outside those circles. Leadership collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. In four years, I didn't experience a single structured team-building or bonding initiative — a telling sign of how little investment goes into people and team cohesion. Perhaps most concerning is the approach to compliance. Raising legitimate concerns or challenging existing practices is met with significant resistance from senior stakeholders, rather than genuine engagement. A culture where pushback replaces accountability is one worth approaching with caution.

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