Acquisition of Smith Barney not going smoothly - Anonymous employee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
Mar 12, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Industry leader in many aspects, well respected firm. Sound reputation, great opportunities to learn. Team atmosphere, co workers were very helpful.

Cons

Profits not coming quickly enough. Firm not expanding, no new employees in years, staff that has survived cutbacks is very demoralized.

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Cons

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