Politics Politics Politics... - Anonymous employee BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
11 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to learn, well respected firm but do not expect a long term career there, shareholders are much more important than employees.

Cons

If you are a good politician you will succeed at BlackRock, if you are interested in putting your head down and working hard you are in the wrong place. You will continually see people promoted who kiss up and deliver zero value. If you have a contrasting point of view from management, don't speak up unless you are looking to be ostracized. Pay is terrible compared to the rest of the street, they are well aware of a strong perception outside the walls and won't think twice about reminding you that someone will take your seat if you don't want it.

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Cons

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Pros

Plenty of opportunity to work on project teams. Lots of exposure to senior leaders in HR and the businesses. Great collaboration in the One BlackRock spirit. Benefits to support employees and their families are good.

Cons

Workload can be challenging at times. However, you are gaining a lot of new skills in a short prior of time and the ability to work with leaders is worth it.

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