Be prepared for a standard call center environment. - Client Relationship Associate Vanguard Employee Review

2.0
8 Aug 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very cheery and friendly work environment. Everyone is very nice to each other. Can be an overall pleasant working environment.

Cons

Call center environment can be very monotonous. Based on my observations, rather than promoting from within, they seem to bring in people from other companies and even other industries for management positions. While this may sound good in theory for diversity, it's horrible for morale when you have to report to someone who has no clue about investors or the securities they're investing in.

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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”.

4
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