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      Not fun but money talks - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

      2.0
      Jan 26, 2011
      Assistant vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * best compensation on the market * complex IT tasks to do * good working environment

      Cons

      * no work/life balance * no respect to nearshoring employees by London * untransparent appraisal and promotion process * heavy politics * no vision, strict focus on delivery no matter how inefficient it is

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      5.0
      Jun 25, 2026
      Sox compliance
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, reasonable salary, 401K match

      Cons

      Hybrid work, functions being moved overseas

      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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