Goldman Sachs reviews

Goldman Sachs has also faced criticism for its employee culture and practices. The company has been accused of fostering a toxic work environment, with long hours, high stress, and intense pressure to perform. This culture has been linked to employee burnout, mental health issues, and even suicides. Critics argue that the company’s focus on profit and success at any cost is detrimental to both its employees and the overall financial system.

1. Get ready for long hours, especially on high-volume trading days. Ten hours per day is the absolute minimum, with mine personally being twelve to fifteen hours. I typically work between 65 - 80 hours a week, five to six days a week. 2. With how busy things are, training is often rushed as trainers have their own responsibilities, and every minute spent training takes time away from their duties at the desk. As such, being a quick learner and a problem solver is a necessity. 3. If you are a lateral higher like myself, expect to be given a larger role and more responsibilities despite being new. Moreover, with such large sums of money are exchanged between parties each and every day, any mistake could very well cost the Firm millions. Needless to say, the pressure can be at times overwhelming.