Tough place to work over the past year - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
9 Mar 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

recent sakary increase has made comp comparable to the street. No worry about financial problems of firm. they are one of the survivors.

Cons

too much bureaucracy. senior management out of touch with the work being performed. politics are horrible. it effects promotions and bonus.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
22 Jun 2026
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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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