Great for rules and processes - not so much for creativity and initiative. - Software Developer EDW Employee Review

3.0
Jan 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Office located in a pleasant leafy area of Milton Keynes. Salary is "not bad", though not enough to compensate for the lack of investment in staff elsewhere. Despite this, the company does have some great people to work with. Partial flexi-time allowed (within the same day). Some industry-current software is utilised. Rigid process and structure makes it easy to know who to go to with questions. Some opportunity for paid overtime. Not a bad place to build knowledge of the tools used for a couple of years, but the relevant learning plateaus sharply.

Cons

Work is rarely challenging. Professional development of the staff and long term investment in the product takes very much second place to short term profit. A lot of time is spent learning how to use the very bespoke product rather than enhancing technical knowledge. Risk-averse policies actively discourage creativity and initiative. Poor documentation and limited training makes for a steep learning curve for new starters.

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4.0
Oct 4, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you love people and sincerely want to help with financial planning and retirement plans, it can be a great place to work. A lot of associate support, and you will be running your own office.

Cons

You'll work harder and longer hours than ever before in your life. There will be a firehose of information coming at you at all times. Be prepared for up to five years building your business with very low income, unless you are really a superstar.

3.0
Jan 11, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hours, Flex-time, Co-workers, Good working environment. Learning curve is not steep. With some forward thinking, I would have stayed for years to come.

Cons

Not Challenging work. Culture is stoic. Company needs to invest in employee growth.

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