Ok, with no or very little chance of advancing your career - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

3.0
29 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

salary is competitive, good (but not the best) benefits, good work conditions, nice vacation and sick days; decent severance package (if you was smart enough to ask for it)

Cons

bureaucracy is growing steadily; promotion chances are minimal; internal mobility is a joke; bonus does not depend on your performance; regular layoffs; IT technologies stack is outdated;

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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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