Decent learning opportunities hindered by office politics - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
31 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Ok comp with decent learning opportunities, of course varies by teams. The firm has been doing pretty well in recent years

Cons

politics and senior management could have done better

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5.0
22 May 2026
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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