Goldman Sachs reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(19,449 total reviews)
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David M. Solomon

64% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,449 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goldman Sachs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews
1.0
Dec 19, 2012
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Pros

They give you a decent basic salary but its not worth the trouble.

Cons

That salary is the only thing you will get. If you manage to get a good salary you can bet they will most likely give you a shitty bonus instead, unless you outperform the entire department. This company will never ask too much of you, you will be required to work extremely long and boring hours in manage to do a decent job unless you are beyond extremely talented and most people who work here are just above average. People will try to compete with you on every level, lots of backstabbing in private conversations, everyone for their own, be careful. Its mind boggling to me why smart people stay at GS. Many people around me was burn outs having sacrified their bodies with little return. I've never been worse treated than I was at GS. I'm very happy i left.

1.0
Oct 15, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Goldman Sachs brought a lot of new developer job openings to Utah, and those positions do not require deep technical knowledge. People who transfer to Salt Lake from New York are likely to be exposed to good career opportunities.

Cons

For people who are comfortable with computer science, Goldman Sachs doesn't have any advanced technical positions. The 80-100 hour weeks that I gave and the great performance reviews did not help me get closer to a promotion. The problem is that nothing produced in Salt Lake City generates any revenue, so it's the last place that rewards would be given. The company aims to hire more expendable entry-level developers, and neglects its experienced workers, because that is the most certain way to keep costs low.

2.0
Dec 25, 2023

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Recommend
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Pros

In conclusion, working at Goldman Sachs offers professionals a range of advantages including prestige, career development opportunities, global exposure, challenging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, networking opportunities, access to cutting-edge technology, and work-life balance initiatives.

Cons

Goldman Sachs has also faced criticism for its employee culture and practices. The company has been accused of fostering a toxic work environment, with long hours, high stress, and intense pressure to perform. This culture has been linked to employee burnout, mental health issues, and even suicides. Critics argue that the company’s focus on profit and success at any cost is detrimental to both its employees and the overall financial system.

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