Goldman Sachs – “Good place to work, depending on your lifestyle needs.”

Pros

Good benefits, vacation days.
Emphasis on business principles, work ethics, diversity etc..

Cons

Long hours. For certain people, salary may not compensate you enough for time lost with friends, family.
Promotion process is not straightforward and decision may involve people who never worked with you.
Most of Finance has moved to Jersey City.
Lost many talented people during the year due to the lack of compensation (which is understandable), understaffing (much more work for those who remained).

Advice to Senior Management

Great management team.