Great people but poor career progression - Journalist Financial Times Employee Review

4.0
May 26, 2022
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Pros

It's a fantastically stimulating environment and most people who work here are friendly, approachable and scarily intelligent.

Cons

Poor career progression, lack of transparency on promotions, office politics

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5.0
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Coworkers are exceedingly smart; dynamic, global workplace

Cons

Managers can be spread thin

3.0
Mar 2, 2026
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Pros

Very smart and nice people. The environment is collaborative and encouraging across regions—a good place to start and build a career.

Cons

Pay is way below market, and benefits are limited. Additionally, inconsistent alignment between leadership and management sometimes leads to shifting or unclear expectations.

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