MetLife reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(6,432 total reviews)
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Michel Khalaf

82% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

MetLife has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,432 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MetLife employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Assurance industry (3.6 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
Jun 30, 2025

Horrible experience

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Pros

Work from home, work life balance

Cons

Lack of empathy. I was laid off while out on leave for the death of my son. The AVP didn't give one care in the world of what myself and my family have been going through. It is a shame. Stay away from this place.

5.0
Jun 30, 2025
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Pros

Learn about the industry, travel

Cons

Doesn’t quite prepare you for field work

4.0
Jun 29, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

MetLife offers a solid overall compensation package. While my base salary could be higher elsewhere, the company-funded pension and generous 401(k) match help make up for it—it's rare to find a company still investing in retirement the way MetLife does. The culture here is supportive—genuinely one of the best aspects of the job. Across departments and time zones, I’ve yet to meet someone unwilling to help if I reach out. That kind of collaborative spirit is invaluable, especially as a virtual employee. I've had the opportunity to work with both great leaders and strong, high-performing Agile Release Trains (ARTs). When leadership is aligned and Agile is implemented thoughtfully, teams thrive. I’ve seen it work really well here.

Cons

That said, experiences vary depending on your ART and leadership. Following a re-org, I went from feeling seen and appreciated to almost invisible. Leadership changes can have a huge impact, and I'd caution others to keep an eye on how their teams are aligned during shifts. Agile practices can be wildly inconsistent from ART to ART. Some are high-functioning, while others fall into anti-patterns with too many redundant or unproductive meetings. I’d love to see MetLife embrace more of the pragmatic, outcome-focused culture seen in modern tech firms—especially around meetings and team autonomy.

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