Free lunch isn't worth it - Anonymous employee Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
27 Sept 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunch Beautiful Building Flexible work hours/schedule I had a fantastic manager, although I believe that was the exception not the rule

Cons

PAY - way below market value, in my particular case I received the highest remarks one can on their annual review and got a 1% raise while inflation is at an all time high. I did receive a solid bonus but that is not guaranteed year after year. Political - marketing higher ups all fighting to get their way, makes every task very difficult. A particular example is a marketing colleague was at too low of a position and was asked to not join a meeting in person but rather virtually. Stressful & cutthroat - tying into the politics, there is a very stressful and uneasy feeling to the department. Everyone is constantly blaming another team versus finding a solution. After leaving NM, it was very easy to see how much the stress was normalized. I would not recommend NM as a place to work. Save yourself the headache.

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Pros

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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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