A Great Place for Butt-Kissers - Software Tester Vanguard Employee Review

2.0
3 June 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Vanguard provides a steady paycheck and benefits during turbulent times.

Cons

The majority of promotions and awards go to butt-kissers who have poor work ethics, poor skills, and overall poor job performance. Unfortunately these people get promoted into managment jobs, making VGI an increasingly nightmarish employer.

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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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