A Slow Burn - PMO Lead Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Dec 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great to have on the CV - Good work/life balance - Decent salary with bonus and pension

Cons

- Lack of progression, wasted talent, You need to be part of a clique to progress - Just give lip service to diversity - Nothing done to train up junior staff - Too much red tape and internal politics

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5.0
Feb 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great culture and people. good experience

Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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