Ignore the negative Glassdoor reviews - Anonymous employee GLG Employee Review

5.0
10 Feb 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve worked at GLG for several years and am eternally grateful for the opportunities the firm has provided me. This company defined the category for a specific type of B2B market research and are making significant waves in other areas of market research. The skills you learn here are critical in any professional setting: project management, sales, people management etc. it has the start up vibe with the perks of being an established org. As someone who came in with no experience, this company invested in me and made me the professional I am today.

Cons

none. Honestly, I think a lot of the negative feedback on Glassdoor comes from young professionals who have a very skewed expectation for what a first job should be (you have to exceed expectations at an entry level to gain more responsibility....) This is a VERY good opportunity as a new grad. When you join the workforce it’s your responsibility to take charge of your career. Regardless of what other Glassdoor reviews have said, I have seen countless transitions of GLGers to other areas of the org once they have proved themselves in client solutions/research. The upward mobility is really unparalleled for twenty somethings, especially without an advanced degree.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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