Worst Place to Work - Software Developer LPL Financial Employee Review

2.0
Nov 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people on the team willing to help each other out

Cons

So many cons, where do I start. Since I have joined there’s been poor planning for projects. Leadership saying things must get done without proper planning, giving no incentives while employees are overworked (if you are on a team that is doing any sort of project, there are so many teams stuck in planning phases for years). Leadership sets impossible deadlines and tells everyone they are doing great, but fails to recognize that means nothing when their employees are burnt out and getting severely underpaid. Forced to be on call at random hours without proper communication because “it is crucial and important” Every task becomes important which means everything has to get done. You can try to do more work but you most likely will not get a promotion or recognition unless you are best friends with people higher than you. Do your job as is, and it’s considered not enough, but again lack of incentives completely. Managers usually don’t know what the people under them are doing, and pick and choose based off of favoritism. If you are not their favorite , good luck!!

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I loved my internship here. It was very immersive and everyone was very kind and supportive. Loved the team I worked with.

Cons

Could have been a bit more to do.

2.0
May 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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