Great Experience + Resume Builder | Terrible Comp for Effort - Senior Associate GLG Employee Review

3.0
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Well-known name in the consulting and expert network space — looks good on a resume. Young, energetic peers; social atmosphere and happy hours are common. Fast-paced environment that teaches you how to juggle multiple competing priorities under pressure

Cons

Extremely high turnover, especially among junior staff. Burnout is real. Promotions are slow and often political — management tends to favor favorites. Despite being a “client-first” business, internal processes are dated and inefficient. Lack of transparency around career pathing, development, or long-term value. Work often feels transactional and repetitive — very little strategic thinking or skill development after your first 6 months. Compensation does not reflect workload or hours, especially when compared to peer firms.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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