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      Don't reward good performance, unrealistic deadlines, high pressure with no rewards in terms of pay or promotion - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

      1.0
      Feb 11, 2011
      Assistant vice president
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great team, nice people, flexible, though long hours

      Cons

      unfair performance review process, managers lack people's skills, don't care much about people. Promotion and firing process seems very random. a lot of stress and little reward.

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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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