Don't believe the hype - Client Relationship Administrator Vanguard Employee Review

3.0
20 Jan 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ethical company--never have to work about Vanguard being on the front page of the WSJ for the wrong things Great people work there Investment products I genuinely believe in--I have no guilt selling our products to clients and with no commission you are never swayed to point people towards inappropriate products Generous vacation and retirement benefits

Cons

Treatment The culture is very strong and is change adverse However, when there is change there is poor communication. Vanguard is a very deliberative organization, but then runs into deadlines and ends up making a hasty decision anyway Limited ability for alternative work arrangements like work from home or flexible scheduling

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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