Start but don't stay - Manager Vanguard Employee Review

1.0
18 Nov 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Start here but don't stay even if you think you are in the "in crowd". Very very political. One day you could be "in" and then the next day you are "out". I have seen it happen to many employees with years with the company. You have to go to the right school to get ahead. It was not always like that when the founder Jack Bogle ran the company but that is what you have to deal with now.

Cons

Medical benefits are not very good especially for a family.

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3.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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