Decent money if in good group. Lots of talk and no action - Senior Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

1.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, solid work environment. Some good groups to work in. Realatively stable work environment with only the occasional - 'house-cleaning' re-org.

Cons

Some of the most back biting, incompetant techical managers around. Has turned into one of those firms where 10% of the people make 80% of the total compensation. If you're at middle management or below, whilst they pay well and the benefits are good - don't look for any wall street numbers (unless, possibily, if you're in a research group)

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Cons

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