some ups and downs - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
Aug 4, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

meritocratic and give emphasis on delivery, good pay, good bonus, freedom to grow, steep learning curve as the company is in growth phase

Cons

too aggressive, overly competitive, no work life balance, no training, no easy movement options and needs more internal opportunities

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits, reasonable salary, 401K match

Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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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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