Not a place to grow a career for the long term / feels as though it is a constant battle up a steep hill with no support - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

1.0
Feb 23, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Large Investment Bank, good knowledge to be obtained.

Cons

Middle Management has no influence and does not support people Cost Cutting, no interest in growing peoples careers Terrible Pay Short Term Focus versus Long Term Strategic Vision Much of management do not have MBA's / heavy influence from UK - e.g. feels like a two class society at work

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