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Principal Financial Group

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Good not great - Developer Principal Financial Group Employee Review

3.0
Aug 10, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

1. If you are willing to contribute towards the company actively regardless of what kind of work comes your way, this is the best since a lot of it gets repeated with time. 2. You are allowed freedom (with time) to move between roles at beginner stages (Trainee) which is good if you're still indecisive about your career but it depends on your Manager. 3. Mostly, you get what you want (Promotions, Role changes, sometimes even team changes) if you show potential and are willing to wait.

Cons

1. As mentioned in the Pro, the work is pretty much similar throughout. 2. You might get to play around with a new technology but they are really not the bleeding edge tech type company. 3. There are structural changes occasionally which might affect some. (Not in terms of work or money though)

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

I like the flexibility in my schedule.

Cons

The work can be stressful at times

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Principal Financial Group Response
1d
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're dedicated to offering flexible work arrangements that honor both the importance employees place on flexibility and the benefits of in-person collaboration when possible.
1.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I wish I could say there any.

Cons

Bonuses only once a year. I’ve had better. Benefits aren’t any different from any other company. Actually other companies offer a better benefits package. Work overload. They’ve been requiring PTO every Monday and if you dont do it you get penalized. So they dont care about work-life balance. Do not and I mean do NOT work for the PCC. They lie the whole time in training and nobody knows anything so you can never be sufficient at your job. This was probably the worst company I’ve ever worked for.

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Principal Financial Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
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