Just a place to work for money - Software Developer Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Jan 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They are hiring and growing extensively in Singapore Microsoft technologies are in favour Offices are located in the city centre Internal mobility actually works People are friendly Opportunities for career growth in time

Cons

Very process oriented Job is often not relevant to person's skill set Too much documentation and reports to write Very little freedom in terms of what software to use in each team and each project Overtimes are usual

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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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