No reason to work here longer than 2 years. - Client Relations Associate Vanguard Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Get your licensing, learn the basics, go somewhere where they will pay you and you will have a future. Vanguard is a abyss of mediocrity and middle management cubicle jockeys.

Cons

Vanguard is a better place to invest then work. There is 0 motivation or incentive to do a good job. Everyone gets paid the same and if you are breathing everyone gets the same bonus. The odd thing is some people still try and do good job and they get passed over by the fratty bro who attends the most happy hours at Four Peaks. Look around the parking garage - do you really want to aim big and be able to afford a '99 Civic or just 3 roommates when you are a 30 yr old D Level??

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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