Pros
Great people Opportunities to move around the company Good ethical standards from a company standpoint Decent benefits
Cons
Accelerated development programs (be prepared to be outgunned for sought after roles like trader/manager/consultant/chief of staff by 22 year olds with no experience) Poor poor mgmt - just lost, there are some top down issues. Become a “yes man” or get out Low low salary I was a champion of VG for my first 4 years, I planned on being a lifer. I got promoted into roles I did not have the background to get-the old VG recognized and rewarded drive, initiative, work ethic, high ethical and business standards. One wrong group, a few wrong managers and my inability to shut my mouth when I saw poor business decisions lead me down a surprising path where I was forced out. Negating the above- the most difficult part to swallow is the accelerated crew. Standards are 100x higher for internal crew than for accelerated. You WILL lose roles you’ve fought for for years to 22 year olds. I would probably still be at the company if it weren’t for that program. Along with easily at least 10 of my former coworkers. Also- pay us more. Everyone is tired of hearing we’re “at the market.” We’re not, and there’s data to back that. Exposure does not buy me a house- please stop justifying low salaries by touting VG and the ‘exposure’ we get I am still very disappointed in VG. Did not want to leave. Did not feel as though I had an option. This is not the VG I knew.