The place to be - Senior Associate Morgan Stanley Employee Review

5.0
24 May 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Morgan Stanley is one of the top Investment Banks in the world. The brand name associated with this company can take you places.

Cons

The revenues have never seen an upside since the bubble burst in 2007. Although they offer competitive starting salaries, they don't increase like they used to. The performance bonuses are non-existent as well. They have been laying people off in big numbers since the last 3 years which creates an environment of animosity amongst everyone working.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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