Great benefits, good company, terrible economy - Anonymous employee Citi Employee Review

4.0
Feb 21, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company offers the best overall package (time off, benefits, pay, etc) that I have ever had or heard of. Very generous time off benefits, especially. Overall, this company tries to do the right thing.

Cons

The tough economy has made getting a promotion impossible and really taken a toll on the feel of the place. Lots of nervous people.

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Pros

Hybrid schedule, supportive managers, opportunities

Cons

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