Extraordinarily difficult if you're young; best job if you are already really connected - Financial Advisor Trainee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

4.0
10 Feb 2010
Recommend
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Pros

They really do invest in your training in the beginning and make sure that you pass all your tests. Management is talented, knowledgeable, and willing to share. Office environment is competitive and open to trying new marketing ideas.

Cons

The quota is extremely high so it really is true that you should try to attempt this if (1) you already know a family member to give you $2M in the beginning to manage to make it through the first year, (2) people trust you in the capacity to give you money to manage. Being a top seller is unique so everyone keeps their best secrets to themselves. Be ready that resources are allocated depending on what you produce so it's an uphill battle. No expense account so if you came from a sales job, be ready to learn how to sell without a corporate card, entertainment, and dinners etc.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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