Not the same place it used to be - Anonymous employee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
6 Mar 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Looks great on your resume - Salaries are highly competitive - Great opportunity to relocate to different offices if you choose

Cons

I worked for MS for over 12 years. I can honestly say that it is not the place it used to be. Management seems to care less and less about their employees (especially if you are not on the revenue generating side). The promotion process is a bunch of BS. Its all who you brown nose the most and not necessarily about who deserves it the most. Also, the work-life balance has gone down hill. If your a robot, you'll do great!

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