They don't care about tech - Software Developer JPMorganChase Employee Review

3.0
Jul 12, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

If you are an employee then you're treated fairly well.

Cons

The business does not listen to technology people. My team became more productive during the 2020 work from home. And the 2021 kerfuffle and lack of planning only caused stress among the tech staff - dates/times for return to office changed on a whim. What really gets me is how management DOES NOT CARE about you. Many people rightfully complained that it is difficult to schedule their lives around a constantly changing return to office schedule. And instead of doing anything, there was a mass email basicallh saying 'thanks for complaining, deal with the stress and stop bothering us'. Cultural stuff - I was on a line of business call with our leaders and found out the hard way that they really do not care about mental health or the LGBTQ+ community. I brought up the fact that several mental health conditions would cause people to struggle with a rotating office schedule and a fixed one would be better. I was hoping for either the fixed schedule or a recommendation to use an internal mental health source - at least lip service. Instead I was told that everyone has to deal with their own problems and find your own help. Took until after I put in my 2 week notice and were hemorrhaging tech talent till they actually gave people mental health resources to help transition out of the pandemic. Also, if you are a contractor you are at best a second class citizen.

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Pros

Low stress with decent hours

Cons

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1.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

- Good on resume - Competitive pay compared to other traditional larger banks but not even that impressive - Great gym at the HQ but who cares about that when there are a million more cons.

Cons

- Management has lost the plot. The red tape and slow technology make meaningful impact nearly impossible. - Management also seems to be miserable and hate their lives and are all old and therefor old schooled and frankly quite useless. My manager couldn't even do a vlookup, I was shocked. - Incredibly mean and vindictive senior management. Given my incompetent manager I have had to deliver every single high impact program and still she has been nothing but vindictive and an absolute bully. - Good for the first couple years to learn corporate America, but the culture hasn't kept up with the times — 5-day RTO, zero flexibility, and rigid senior leadership. As they say, tone comes from the top. If you align with Jamie Dimon's philosophy on how work should be, you'll fit right in. If not, just know what you're signing up for. - 401k matching is an absolute joke. They don't match you for your first year of service. Once they start matching, it vests only after 2 years. Also if you make over 350k they don't match your 401k at all. Don't get me wrong 350k is a lot of money but in NYC that doesn't get you incredibly far. - Speaking of how cheap they are, they make you pay $35 for a headshot unless you're an investment banker. Make that make sense. This kind of cheap culture trickles down in every aspect from the cafeteria (you have to pay for the fruit out in the pantry), the 401k match, health insurance, etc.

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