Mixed experiences with good pay but mandatory office return - Project Manager Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a lot of variability in people's experiences at the company, depending on their direct managers and the department they work in. Some managers allow work from home with leniency. The pay scale is fair, the bonus is good, and the pension is great.

Cons

Return to Office is mandatory, and right now, there isn't enough space for everyone in the building. The insurance benefits are laughably bad for a company of this size and prestige. Even a decade later, this company's IT department is still bearing the cost of mistakes made in 2016 when it abandoned its scaled agile plans and went all in on Learnvest. Individual reputations have incredibly long lives here, and if you're not a model corporate citizen toeing the line, you will carry that mark with you for the rest of your years here. They do shadow layoffs every 3-6 months, so just be aware that about twice a year, people just end up disappearing.

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5.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

Autonomy and company culture (loction dependent)

Cons

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5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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