Bridgewater Associates reviews

The culture. Most companies like to say they are transparent for branding purposes, but Bridgewater actually is. While stressful at times for that reason; it was by and large one of the top experiences of my life and has made me a better, sharper professional, and even wife (according to my husband). Bridgewater is a bastion of logic so coworkers can't get away with saying or doing crazy things without repercussions. Similarly, if someone isn't pulling their weight they are called out on it. As a result, I found that I carried substantially less resentment while at Bridgewater as compared with other companies due to being encouraged to get disagreements in the open and solve them. I learned more about myself here faster than I would have anywhere else. My only regret is that I didn't go to Bridgewater earlier in my career, and that I didn't stay longer. Additionally, during my time there I felt I was surrounded by the smartest people I have ever worked with in my life, and was truly supported by the internal community. BW also has one of the best alumni networks I know. I could not recommend this more to those who are up for the culture - it is worth every minute. P.S. The benefits here are off the chain - fully paid medical, etc.

The culture of transparency minimizes politics and enables the power of collective knowledge. The community is filled with incredible people who are as caring as they are smart. The organization sets the tone of excellence in everything from performance expectations to health benefits to constant evolution. If you’re up for the most rigorous professional and personal growth you might be able to experience in your lifetime (along with the difficult work that takes), consider Bridgewater. I’ve never felt so challenged and so cared for at the same time and feel like I would struggle in any other environment after having had the privilege of working here.