Get what you can & leave by the time you hit 40 - Anonymous employee Vanguard Employee Review

2.0
Feb 20, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to learn and terrific co-workers. Opportunities exist to rotate around the organization and get some great experience. Benefits are excellent, including the 401k with a 100% on the first 4% match and 10% company contribution. Excellent investment products.

Cons

Once you hit a certain age (typically by 50), the pressure builds. Forced ranking results in managers giving ratings based on hitting certain percentages across the group, not on actual results. I watched and experienced myself the efforts to demoralize and force out older workers to be replaced by younger, cheaper & less experienced employees. The company expects 100% loyalty from its crew but it's a one way street.

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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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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