Toxic Culture - Senior Vice President Citi Employee Review

2.0
Apr 6, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Working with a wide range of people from different cultures.

Cons

Staff at lower levels are not treated well. Management accepts a high level of turnover so does not properly invest in staff. This reduces the chances of getting promoted, getting decent pay rises or even bonuses. The hiring process in Citi is also notoriously poor. No interest by management to improve it.. very political as well. Much worse than other companies I worked for. Not good...

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Pros

Hybrid schedule, supportive managers, opportunities

Cons

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