Scottrade Reviews

Pros

Healthy environment, and less work pressure.

Cons

Some of the Managers will do micro managing, and like shcool kids they have time policy that need to be followed.

Pros

Great work environment and good co-workers

Cons

Can be boring at times.

Pros

paid, easy to hire, big name, good start as intern, easy work, but TOO easy

Cons

the manager of my debt treats his employee in very unfair way, such as working hour, promotion and workload. There is too much politic , for intern even!? Really? I hope the problem is only existed on my dept otherwise it is a big problem of Scottrade

Advice to Senior Management

please don't promote someone that is not qualified just because you like her, it pissed all other employee off.

Pros

Great supportive staff and management
Great pay
Management cares and is really flexible
Fun drawing for concerts and different sporting venues
Great corporate strategy
Great training opportunities

Cons

Constant restructuring and moving ever since acquiring other companies
Workload could be light at times and looking for more to do

Advice to Senior Management

Keep continuing to invest in employees. The company is rapidly growing and people make the company what it is. Also, give interns holiday pay.

Pros

It is an easy job with very little responsibilities.

Cons

The pay was low and there was a lot of training required for the short internship period. Management had a hard time voicing praise and criticism.

Pros

Work Life Balance
Low Stress
No sales/ commission

Cons

Limited ability to advance beyond branch manager without moving to STL

Advice to Senior Management

I love Scottrade

Pros

Scottrade has excellent benefits. Each employee is treated with respect. Scottrade also believes in promoting from within. There has never been a layoff.

Cons

I think that Scottrade is such a great place to work that I can look past any downsides that may be present.

Pros

Job security and no micro mgmt

Cons

Don't promote from within the company

Advice to Senior Management

promote from within

Pros

The easy-going atmosphere. One of the most casual brokerage firms out there.

Cons

Work environment depends on your team. Very small office with just 5-6 employees.

Pros

Nice benefits and good work environment

Cons

Not stimulating, slow career growth.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep doing the same things.