Worst three years of my life - Anonymous employee Goldman Sachs Employee Review

People are average- not overly smart, that is a complete misnomer. Favoritism is how you get ahead, not a performance based culture. Hours are insane, pay is in-line with industry average unless you make partner. Incredibly top heavy. Overwork + sweat your assets(you) + get a good ROE ( you generate way more then you get paid, partners make all the $$) = leave ( everyone throws a party for you congratulating you for getting out) and new intern class comes in to replace. Repeat.