Internship experience - Summer Analyst Barclays Employee Review

4.0
Nov 21, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Prime location in NYC People are less cut-throat than other top firms Up-and-coming firm Relative ease with switching from one desk to another

Cons

Long hours were very difficult Importance of living right near work in order to get sleep Lifestyle is draining and many people are cut-throat

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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