Retirement haven, growth career trap - Anonymous employee Pacific Life Employee Review

1.0
28 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great for those who is just happy with a paycheck and be told what to do. The pace is slow and hours are usually good.

Cons

If you are a goal getter or have an ambition to make an impact, this might be the wrong place. Your goals and personality won't fit, and your skills and talent will be envied and marginalized. The company is extremely bureaucratic and hierarchical - those who lack the patience and political acumen won't survive. Discrimination against women is not always apparent, but definitely there.

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Pacific Life Response
10y
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience with Pacific Life. We strive to create an environment that encourages new ideas and have implemented programs to help all levels of employees constructively provide and receive feedback on such issues. The company, however, strictly prohibits gender and all other forms of unlawful discrimination. We understand you are not currently an employee, however it is important that we better understand your concerns so we can take appropriate action. We would very much appreciate speaking to you directly and encourage you to reach out to our Employee Relations Department at 949-219-3540, or 949-219-3532.

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5.0
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What I'm most grateful for is my team and the culture. Pacific Life is full of supportive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. I feel challenged, appreciated, and lucky to be a part of this culture.

Cons

In-person requirement of four days a week is not consistent. There is lots of flexibility with that, though.

3.0
12 June 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and great team members!

Cons

The Return to Office policy is driving away one of our talented team members. Blindsided by reorgs. No polls done to determine what is best for our team.

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Pacific Life Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the strength of your team and our benefits. Our in-office approach is designed to support collaboration and connection across teams, while still offering flexibility through one remote workday per week, along with our flexible workdays benefit, which allows for additional remote days throughout the year. Feedback like yours helps us continue learning how this is experienced day-to-day across different roles and teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share.
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