Restructuring - not like it used to be - Product Manager Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
Feb 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunches, downtown location, new building, great gym. They are really focusing on the user experience, which is way overdue and necessary if they don't want to become a memory. There are small companies that are starting to eat away at their moat and starting to wear down the castle walls.

Cons

The company has been laying off hundreds of people in different waves. Management employees were in the first culling, then the workers got the cut. It's a testament that your hard work, devotion and dedication will not result in keeping your job. The company is hiring many people right now to fill some gaps. There have also been readjustments to people's pay grades. Good news is that they are not decreasing pay, but your bonus and advancement opportunities may be limited as a result. My advice is for you to keep an updated resume, just in case.

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Great culture, very rewarding and fulfilling career, providing amazing flexibility and recurring income with benefits as you grow your business.

Cons

Challenging to get the business off the ground in the first couple of years, just like they told me that it would be. Need to expect to put in 50+ hours per week in the beginning if you want to thrive but it's worth it.

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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