Bloomberg reviews

The technology is ancient (the majority). A lot of programmers are simply maintaining legacy code (fortran, c) that cannot be retired or converted. The company also uses a TON of proprietary software, all developed in-house. For example, they've created their own Service oriented architecture (ala WSDL), two home-grown databases, entire UI framework, and other things. It's very easy to get "stuck" at bloomberg because you might be using proprietary tools 75-90% of your day! Also, there is an entire lack of structure when it comes to the software development cycle. Projects are handed out with no formal written documentation: let me repeat, NO formal written specs! There is also NO official testing (no qa teams whatsoever!). The programmer is expected to perform the testing of their applications.

Workforce Bullying and Harassment I observed and experienced behaviors that fell short of fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. This greatly affected team morale and, at times, made it difficult to focus on delivering my best work. Limited Responsiveness from HR I sought support from HR where necessary, advocating for a healthier team dynamic. But HR did absolutely NOTHING. I experienced retaliation from my managers and HR. Also my manager TOLD the person I reported that it was me because they had a VERY close relationship. The resolution process with HR was highly ineffective in addressing workplace issues. This occasionally left me feeling unsupported and contributed to a sense of frustration among team members. If they don’t like you they will put you on a performance plan ASAP or offer you severance so you do not become a liability for the company.