Goldman Sachs Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – People, experieince, growth, money, travel

Cons – The hours are long and demands are high.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than a year

Pros – They encourage all positive things, include learning, making productive changes, or even internal move.

Cons – Working hours are longer than 8 hours a day, usually around 10, some times 12.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Friendly People. Good Pay. Trust in Upper Management

Cons – Need an additional head count

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for less than a year

Pros – Awesome culture, good mentorship
Prestige, always ranked as the top bank
Good hours compared to other banks
Solid pay

Cons – Investment banking hours are still bad
Not many other cons

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs as a contractor for more than 7 years

Pros – Working with family orientated people

Cons – Workin the Long hours a week

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs

Pros – Tons learned, decent compensation, smart senior professionals

Cons – Watch your back because backstabbing happens too often

Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Best in the industry - great firm

Cons – Worst for work life balance

Advice to Senior Management – More Focus on work life balance

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs as a contractor for more than 7 years

Pros – Working with family oriented people on a daily basis.

Cons – The very long hours a week

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than a year

Pros – Smart friendly people (though sometimes opinionated and demanding), ranks on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Employers" since inception of the list, and encourages community give-back.

Cons – Be prepared to work. A fair portion of your compensation is tied to the Wall Street economy, even if you are a super-star.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than a year

Pros – There are so many smart people who are very attentive and respectful.
Such a nice working environment.

Cons – So easy to get let go.

Advice to Senior Management – n/a

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company