Limited Branch Opportunities - Registered Client Service Associate Morgan Stanley Employee Review

2.0
Oct 6, 2009
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Pros

Tons of resources at your disposal for research. Company has an impressive name for your resume but it comes with lots of "big name" frustration.

Cons

No ladder to climb. There is little room for growth once you become registered. Ther jobs within the branch are limited to Financial Advisor or Assistant. There isn't any motivating factor within the branch atmosphere. Many assistants would like to move on and move up, but are given little to no support.

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Cons

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3.0
May 30, 2026
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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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