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      Little Fish in Big Pond - Financial Advisor Trainee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

      2.0
      Mar 18, 2009
      Financial advisor trainee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Morgan Stanley is a strong and good company. Opportunities are there, but because it is so large it is difficult to be small starting out, and you are often lost in the mix. Be very concerned with your branch and its management, because it has a huge impact on whether you will get the resources you need to succeed or not.

      Cons

      You really need mentorship early on, and if you are not in a well organized branch, or if you are in a branch where the branch manager is also in production (i.e., worried about his/her own book of business) you will not get much coaching or supervision.

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      5.0
      May 20, 2026
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Large, well-respected firm that looks good on a resume

      Cons

      Hard to climb/move silos/mobility opportunities

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      3.0
      May 30, 2026
      Lead software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

      Cons

      They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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