Recipe for burnout - Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office Smart people Interesting projects when you actually do the research Possibility of great exposure to clients and c level experts

Cons

Targets are almost impossible to achieve. The constant restructuring is making the associate role look more and more like a full time recruiter working in a call center. You are praised if you spend time on the phone, if you recruit massively, but the role in itself has little to offer. A promotion to manager is almost impossible to achiever and often depends on who your friends are and in which team you work. Big emphasis on AI currently, without a clear view on where our roles will sit in all this.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

2.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

People at the peer level are great and you learn about some interesting industries

Cons

This is the worst place I have ever worked. Management does not care about you. They put on a front, but push and push and ask for more no matter how hard you work. You can be a top performer, but if you leave on time to go home they're not happy. It's never enough and the work never ends. It's just not worth it.

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