However much BlackRock likes to differentiate itself from its peers, working here is just like everywhere else. - Associate BlackRock Employee Review

3.0
Aug 20, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

As compared to other financial companies, I have received raises every year and anticipate a cost of living adjustment again for 2009. Some of the other benefits are quite decent (gym membership reimbursement, profit sharing, etc).

Cons

There can be some very long days. Additionally, the grand plans that have been touted for you seem to sometimes change in the blink of an eye. I have found that within management, there are different goals/plans and one does not necessarily share with the other. In other words, it is the same as every other Wall St. firm.

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Cons

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