Associate - Operations Associate Goldman Sachs Employee Review

4.0
Dec 9, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Having Goldman Sachs on your resume is a great asset. Most people think highly about this company because it has been apart of many high profile m&a and ipo deals and is known for its extensive recruiting practices and hardworking culture. So having this brand on your resume will convey many positive qualities to recruiters. If you get an offer here, definitely take it. Once hire, if you do not enjoy working here, stick it out for a few years and then start your search again.

Cons

Goldman Sachs experiences very high turnover and many people, on average, stay with the company for 2-4 years. For example, in my department, in one year, about 5 employees left for other companies. Our department only had 30 people so it was a huge brain drain for us. When I asked my former colleagues on why they left, many of them cited the long hours. Some would work over 80 hours a week and other for over 11 hour days. They said they were unable to see their kids grow up or had healthy issues related to the long work weeks. So know that these long hours aren't for every lifestyle. I believe their workweek is best suited for recent college grads and other individuals who have not yet started a family.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The firm encourages and supports to change teams, which is helpful in expanding experience or moving away if you aren't happy with your team

Cons

The promotion has become very opaque lately. They hardly give out promotions, but make you slog and overwork the whole year in the name of it. Basically, you have worked 200% and made to look like a fool by the end of the year.

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