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      Burnout is worn as a badge of pride - Assistant Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Employee Communications Barclays Employee Review

      2.0
      Oct 3, 2021
      Assistant vice president, chief operating officer employee communications
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Broad scope to progress - Opportunities to work with brilliant colleagues - Ability to work autonomously

      Cons

      - Poor salaries with extreme variations person-to-person - Culture of secrecy and poor values at the top of the house - Gruelling hours at times where the focus is exclusively on delivery, regardless of the human impact - Continuous cost-cutting each year

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      5.0
      Apr 3, 2026
      Vice president
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      Pros

      Great company with diversified business. Great benefits

      Cons

      Hard to get promoted but patience pays off.

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      4.0
      Jun 22, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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