Horrible IT reputation fully justified - Consultant Moody's Employee Review

1.0
Jun 28, 2015
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Pros

Close to subways & path station If your house is about to foreclose, Moodys is better than begging on the street.

Cons

Plenty of people had warned me about Moodys, but I didn't realize it would be that bad. The company was well known as a bottom feeder for technology for decades before things came to a head with their debacle helping cause the 2008 financial crisis. They have since tried to bring their IT up to basic standards but have been using the same incompetent middle managers that got them in the mess in the first place, with predictable disastrous results. They churn through consultants and flog those that are visa slaves to death. I've witnessed a consultant having their ID removed and on investigating finding out they were being let go on the same day. Professional courtesy doesn't not extend to how consultants are treated. Terrible unprofessional management Treat consultants like garbage Don't understand modern day IT standards or technology

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Cons

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