Vanguard isn't for hardworkers - Senior Client Relationship Associate Vanguard Employee Review

2.0
14 Jun 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They give you knowledge for the industry and skills. You get exposed to several types of investment tools and products. They have a good location to work at as well.

Cons

The middle management is unethical and incompetent. They don't protect confidentiality at all. Vanguard isn't a place for hardworkers, it's more a place for people who want to be a clone and yes man. The pay isn't that great and there is little work life balance. They expect you to give up a lot of your free time to work overtime for them. Middle management is absolutely unethical. They keep nothing confidential and don't welcome feedback at all.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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