poor parent - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Dec 21, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

work-life balance is good and limited pressure on performance, which is good if you don't want to progress but negative if you are ambitious.

Cons

feels like the poor parent of Barclays Capital, no investment in people and constant management chane make it difficult to be motivated.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 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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