Good and Bad - Former Manager PIMCO Employee Review

As with any organization, there's a mix of exceptional and poor people. Unfortunately, there are many examples of people who have made it to the very top through favoritism or managing up but whose skills do not warrant their current influence, particularly in functions where success measures are not as clear (e.g., cost center roles). Because of the political and power structure, very talented people who work for these subpar leaders have left the firm. At a certain point in one's career at PIMCO, it's not about what you've done, it is just about pandering to the right people.