Ok place no work - Anonymous employee Citi Employee Review

3.0
Mar 14, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance. Most managers and peers are respectful towards each other. Good resume builder and place to start but not necessarily build a career

Cons

promotion and opportunities for growth often based on favoritism and not performance. Mediocre salary and bonuses. Can get stuck in one position easily.

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Pros

Strong name recogition. Global footprint

Cons

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3.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Hybrid schedule, supportive managers, opportunities

Cons

Once you’re in, comp basically plateaus. Layoffs are happening across the board, which tends to be the full-time culture of citi. The vibe is very much “run lean” until something actually breaks, and only then consider adding headcount. You have to be intentional about protecting your work-life balance, because the implicit expectation is that you’re always on—24/7, 365—without the support of a properly staffed team.

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