Extreme stress, little payout - Retail Associate T. Rowe Price Employee Review

1.0
10 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

If you put in the work personally you can become an expert on the subject matter of finance.

Cons

Every aspect of the job is micromanaged to the point of inefficiency. Management will do everything that they can to undermine not only your professional but also personal sense of self worth. "Compulsory" Overtime they do not come out and say this but there's no getting around it either you work the OT or they find a reason to get rid of you. The only way to get promoted is through Nepotism. Unable to leave the job at the job even after leaving, literally we were told in training that other people from the company are watching you even when your not there. Compensation is about 70% of industry standard, and your constantly lied to about this fact. Management Acts with impunity, witnessed them use meetings to attack employees publicly, go after minorities in what could only be describes as thinly veiled racism, while any challenges to this style no matter how legitimate are met with maxim retribution. HR is completely detached, playing favorites and Never going after management no matter how grievous the offense or how many employees complain. Employee resources and systems are constantly undermined by ambitious types seeking a promotion, but never willing to oversee even a partial overhaul of these systems.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Workflow was consistent. Never a lull in the day.

Cons

A lot of overtime, but it was paid.

3.0
4 Jul 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working with highly talented group of people. The company's name has a lot of weight and looks good on your resume. It's a very diverse company.

Cons

Contractor beware. I was brought on as a contract-to-hire. Three months in T. Rowe announced they were freezing hiring, but they extended my contract regardless. A year later they announced they weren't extending contractors except in extraordinary circumstances. When I started I was the the third contractor on my team and when I left my team had no contractors left. So whatever they promise you to get in the door, take with a grain of salt. Also be forewarned: contractors will be furloughed over the Winter holidays, that's three weeks of pay you'll lose. I've contracted elsewhere in my career and T Rowe stands out for how contractors are second class employees. Besides furloughs you won't be able to attend many meetings or get training. Meanwhile you'll have to adhere to the same strict scrutiny as a regular employee: the company will monitor your stock transactions and prevent you from participating in all sorts of outside activities.

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