For Emotionally Intelligent Overachievers - Junior Research Associate GLG Employee Review

5.0
12 June 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This company is full of 23-27 year olds, who are, for the most part, intelligent, driven folks. The company does its best to foster a supporting environment, but anyone who tells you they don't feel a fair amount of pressure is lying. Some people are cynical about it, others are really bought in--but it seems like everyone has agreed to show each other a (relatively) high amount of respect and understanding. GLG created this business model and is 100% still trying to figure this whole thing out, so it's unique in it's culture as a large company with a startup's focus on innovation.

Cons

Can be an emotional rollercoaster. Also, when you put 400+ young people in an office, it kinda feels like high school, rumor mill/drama included. You can engage with that if you want, depends on what you're looking for. The culture is pretty up or out (not consultant levels, but in the ballpark), and there are people that don't do well in the environment. GLG created this business model and is 100% still trying to figure this whole thing out, so it's unique in it's culture as a large company with startup growing pains.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
14 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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