High School Politics in a Corporate Suit - Corporate Vice President New York Life Employee Review

1.0
27 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Sure! Here's a redrafted version of your pros list with a more polished tone for a Glassdoor review: - Established, well-resourced company with broad industry presence - Competitive compensation and benefits - Opportunity to work with some genuinely talented and supportive colleagues - Certain teams and leaders foster a positive, collaborative environment but they are few and far between

Cons

- The culture often resembles a high school dynamic, where popularity and social alignment matter more than skill or professionalism - Leadership tends to reward those who “manage up” and conform, creating an environment where favoritism thrives and bullying goes unchecked - Lack of transparency and inconsistent decision-making from leadership erodes trust across teams - Unqualified and inexperienced individuals are frequently promoted into senior roles, further undermining capable professionals - Diversity and inclusion are treated as buzzwords, with little meaningful action — those who don’t fit the mold are often marginalized - Psychological safety is low; speaking up is discouraged and can have negative consequences - Competence and critical thinking are often seen as threats rather than strengths - Many high-performing professionals either burn out, are pushed out, or choose to leave due to the toxic environment

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New York Life Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take your concerns seriously and would like further information. We encourage you to email us at helpusimprove@newyorklife.com if you would like to share specific details about your experience.

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5.0
3 June 2026
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Pros

Great brand with high levels of training and support. Good work-life balance and supportive managers who don't micromanage. Benefits include good pay, decent PTO, tuition reimbursement, bonuses. Agents enjoy full autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work with clients they choose, and untapped commission potential. Training is strong, with clear advancement paths toward financial advisor and management roles.

Cons

Commission-only structure. Agents must generate their own leads with no real structure to daily activities.

5.0
9 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

Cons

You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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New York Life Response
9y
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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