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Terrible Culture - Vice President Morgan Stanley Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2024
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Pros

It was a very toxic work environment, and I can't think of anything good to say about it.

Cons

It's a huge company, and very impersonal. Many functions are outsourced and the overall model for jobs outside of investment management and sales is to use contractors. Benefits department is not filled with actual employees, but contract workers. The result is it doesn't create a cohesive culture. It's a very "big brother" kind of place where they make you log all of your volunteer hours as a part of your annual review along with all of the DEI events you went to throughout the year. Bonuses are paid out to the top dogs in the company. For example, the new CEO was awarded over $20 million while others in the company were told that there would be no bonuses, or very small ones. What a de-motivator that is! So, if you you're a managing director or higher, the comp is great. If you're lower down the totem pole, expect long hours and average pay. A very toxic culture and not a healthy place to work.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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