Sees all crew as disposable - Program Manager Vanguard Employee Review

1.0
11 Jun 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work/life balance as you "climb the ladder," health insurance, 401k, VTO day, the culture that the entry-level crew see

Cons

Vanguard portrays a picture-perfect client first company but does not eat their own cooking. Once you hit a certain level within the company, you see what really happens behind closed doors. Senior leadership often does not get along or buy-in to large initiatives, nor do they have the knowledge needed to make big decisions. The company disposes of top-talent quickly, as they see their crew as a number knowing that so many others will fill their spots.

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5.0
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Recommend
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Pros

Large firm so great to get exposure to different groups.

Cons

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3.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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