Morgan Stanley at Work is a mess - Vice President Morgan Stanley Employee Review

1.0
17 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

no pros - this is the messiest organization I have ever worked for.

Cons

bonuses for marketing are lower and not comparable to other firms. 401k match is only in January so you lose the growth you could have if it were made monthly - bad choice for a company focused on incremental wealth. 3 days a week in the office is for a badge swipe only - no culture, no collaboration as everything is on zoom since employees are scattered - additionally the enforcement is uneven across the company, divisions, even at the team level. PTO is on an accrual system but not paid out when you leave - doesn't make sense as you worked the days to accrue it.

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5.0
21 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Goof work life balance and lots of learning opportunities

Cons

Compensation wasn't great, though I've heard it's improved.

3.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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