Not for everyone - Digital Strategist Vanguard Employee Review

2.0
Nov 26, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance, bonuses and benefits

Cons

If you're not a potential Vanguard "lifer", look elsewhere. Politics and micromanagement rule. Be prepared for hours of useless meetings daily, grandstanding and middle management who are literally clueless when it comes to understanding the needs of their people. Cliques are rampant.

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Cons

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Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

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