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"Incredibly smart people in a culture that invests heavily in deep, honest relationships" (in 46 reviews)
"You learn a lot about yourself and develop a thickness to your skin" (in 15 reviews)
Cons
"I commute from NYC to CT, which ultimately impacts my work/life balance" (in 24 reviews)
"Long hours, difficult to move beyond the curve" (in 14 reviews)
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"Senior Associate"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
I get to work with some of the smartest, most driven people I have ever known. As a result, I'm constantly learning, growing and invigorated by the work I do. In my several years working at Bridgewater, I've also had the ability to transition into different roles which has allowed amazing experience and continued development.
Cons
This is a challenging place with a lot of focus on our weaknesses in order to help constant growth and achievement. That can be difficult and not for those uncomfortable with accepting their own limitations or potentially not for those who prefer to have a job that is defined and within the limits of their abilities.
Bridgewater Associates 2017-11-20 10:12 PST Helpful (3)
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"Enjoyed my time there, but make sure you know what you're getting into"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Smart people, interesting problems, core of 'honesty' culture good.
Cons
Weaker on diversity, gender issues. Culture training can add a lot of overhead.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-08-10 11:56 PDT![Bridgewater Associates Logo]()
"Consultant"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOPros
Very smart folks. People from the world’s top universities are average joes here. Expect to be challenged daily on your thoughts, practices, the why, the how, etc.
Cons
Constant debate and negotiation can become tiring. I initially enjoyed this approach, but after a while, i felt it led to over analysis, wasted time explaining and debating the why and how of things over and over again.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-09-18 12:06 PDT![Bridgewater Associates Logo]()
"Overall good company but not everyone's cup of tea."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Overall great company, especially if your values are in line with the companies value. I know this holds true for most of the companies but for Bridgewater (BWater) its principles are its CORE.
Before accepting the offer, would recommend to read a brief about its principles.
If you want to work at a place where you are not shy to learn from your mistakes, loop and improve then this is the best place for you to work. I have personally learned a lot about my strengths and weakness while working at BWater. Your colleagues (regardless of junior or senior) will point out your mistakes and if you are ready to face them, learn from it you will love working at this place.
Compensation, Benefits and Company events are the best I have ever seen.Cons
Make sure you get a 100% clarity of your job responsibilities.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-09-14 01:24 PDTHelpful (6)
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"hypocrisy"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
+pay
+hours are mostly controllable outside the core investment groups
+lots of people who were wildly successful in their former lives wandering the halls so there is interesting stuff to learnCons
-you'll have to watch hours of videos per week training you on a culture that seems like largely common sense
-you may get a good one, but most managers will isolate, torment, and eventually fire you if you try to act in accordance with the "culture" by criticizing your boss
-senior management lies about basic business facts that are widely known and you have to deal with the gaslighting effect of all your peers ignoring thatAdvice to Management
stop pretending to be something you're not - lots of people would happily work just for the money you're willing to pay, but the hypocrisy in the culture is just soul crushing. Evidence for this: how easy is it to hire a consultant vs. an employee, and in most cases you happily just hire the consultant.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-08-30 05:27 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Great company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time
Pros
brilliant learning curve, great pay
Cons
no real cons for me love everything
Bridgewater Associates 2018-07-11 23:27 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Executive Assistant"
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I worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Smart, Wonderful People Work at Bridgwater
Cons
The Hotter to Fire, The Harder the Steel. You Will be Stronger and Better After Working There.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-07-07 09:22 PDTHelpful (4)
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"Investment Associate"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Bridgewater Associates full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Learn a ton about markets.
Cons
Hard culture to live with for a long period of time. Very negative.
Advice to Management
Chill out
Bridgewater Associates 2018-07-11 14:02 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Terrible and great"
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Pros
Work with brilliant people every day
Cons
Often times those people lack EQ
Bridgewater Associates 2018-07-10 04:30 PDTHelpful (8)
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"Work hard play hard"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Bridgewater Associates full-time
Pros
Everyone's voice is heard. Praise and criticism are given freely. Free lunch, snacks, drinks, dinner if you work past 7pm, onsite gym/showers and fun team building events.
Cons
Criticism is given too freely. Expected to work 10+ hours a day, work life balance is non-existant.
Advice to Management
Value your subordinates more. Turnover is high, and would not be if everyone felt important not just department heads.
Bridgewater Associates 2018-06-07 10:56 PDT
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