Worst company I have ever worked for - Investment Analyst Prudential Employee Review

1.0
21 Feb 2014
Recommend
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Pros

You get a bigger bonus working in Investment Management though its chump change compared to the amount of work you put in and the responsibilities you have.

Cons

I don't ever write reviews as I've worked at Bank of America and thought that was a very political environment but Prudential takes the cake. You are overworked, underpaid, not appreciated as a person and at the end of the day it doesn't matter how good of a job you do, if someone doesn't like you, they will fire you. It was the worst experience of my life working there, but I powered through everyday and put a smile on my face. People who work there are the ones who culturally don't fit anywhere else. They are the socially awkward people you ignored/made fun of in school. Total opposite of Wall Street culture. They do not give employees phones or pay for your phone bill but expect you to have office email app downloaded on your phone and respond to emails at all times. All the equipment is from the 1950's. You can't even go back to see the telephone number of missed calls. How they invest in equipment is an example of how they invest in its people. They don't. They get you in for the cheapest amount and throw you out when they're done.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The culture and the way Pru treats it's employees is wonderful. They vet their hires thorougly, so you rarely find anyone that is not terrific in their role. Their benefits are also great.

Cons

Current AI adaptation has sent the tech side of the organization into a bit of a spin, as it has in almost all organizations. Due to that, some reorganization have been occurring, and many very talented leaders have been laid off. But the focus remains on the customer always, and no doubt these changes will level off soon.

2.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive compensation and solid benefits package. The company offers good resources, strong brand recognition, and opportunities to work with talented colleagues across the organization.

Cons

Frequent reorganizations and ongoing restructuring can create uncertainty and make it difficult to maintain momentum. Decision-making is often influenced by the company’s “Pru Polite” culture, which can discourage candid feedback and constructive debate. Advancement and opportunities can at times feel driven more by relationships and favoritism than by performance and merit. Collaboration across teams is inconsistent, and silos can make it challenging to work effectively toward shared goals.

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