Don't Drink the Kool-Aid. - Associate Capital Group Employee Review

1.0
6 Feb 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are decent. It's a steady job if you don't make any waves whatsoever. Flying under the radar is rewarded with job security. "Yes" men are rewarded handsomely. Appearances matter more than your actual capabilities or work product.

Cons

Dissent is not tolerated. Promotions have no apparent rhyme nor reason. Hard work and good jobs are not recognized. Very little promotions from within. If you are thinking of a career here other than sitting in the same position for twenty years and then collecting your retirement package (if the managers haven't fizzled it all away by then), your best bet would probably be to leave the company for a couple of years and then reapply for aposition in Senior Management. That seems to be the way, especially if during that time you can cozy up to some of the CG big-wigs on the golf courses.

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5.0
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Pros

Great company and amazing culture

Cons

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4.0
2 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits and compensation were great. Most people were really nice.

Cons

Can become a gossip mill if you allow it. Constant rumors of HR cases, people forced to resign, inappropriate comments, etc. Some of the team leads and leadership actively participating in that gossip- really disappointing to see.

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