It is what it is - Anonymous employee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
8 Dec 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best, if not the best investment bank; name is great on your resume; sharp coworkers; compensation is fantastic

Cons

Hours hours hours; no work life balance; not very collegial; repetitive work - you'll do the same things over and over and over

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Cons

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