Working at Goldman Sachs is NOT Worth the Hype - Analyst Goldman Sachs Employee Review

2.0
8 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You work with smart, hard-working people. A lot of the lower and middle class-level employees are genuinely great, driven people.

Cons

Senior management is not supportive. Very little regard or recognition for high performance, but there is very high scrutiny for any mistakes. Unclear promotion guidelines. The work-life balance and work culture are terrible. Expect little to no flexibility, and expect to work a minimum of 10 hours everyday of the week. Potentially several more per day depending on the team and time of year. The culture at times can also feel very full of itself - which is off putting at times. Overall, working here is not that great. It’s just a big financial firm at the end of the day. There are several other firms where you can still have a fulfilling career with better pay, culture, and work/life balance while still working with smart people.

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5.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning experience Smart people Cool deals

Cons

Very long hours High expectations

3.0
30 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The firm encourages and supports to change teams, which is helpful in expanding experience or moving away if you aren't happy with your team

Cons

The promotion has become very opaque lately. They hardly give out promotions, but make you slog and overwork the whole year in the name of it. Basically, you have worked 200% and made to look like a fool by the end of the year.

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