Only work here if you have an established book, otherwise prepare to fail. - Financial Advisor Trainee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
Mar 24, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Big well known name, lots of knowledge of stocks, bonds, etc. John Mack seemed very positive and cared for the company.

Cons

Company felt too big, no one cared to mentor new trainees. It is a very cutthroat company to work at, unless you know someone already, don't expect to succeed. Be prepared to bring your OWN book to work from.

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Cons

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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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