One foot on the brake, one foot on the gas - Anonymous employee Vanguard Employee Review

3.0
Mar 1, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very good total benefits package. 401k contributions are great. Friendly atmosphere. The Vanguard name is recognized as a leader in the industry.

Cons

Very process oriented in everything. Lots of meetings and discussions that may not lead to any real progress. Some managers are in their roles simply because the length of time they have been with the Company. Promotion seems to be based on seniority instead of merit.

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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