a good company to work for in general - Anonymous employee Charles Schwab Employee Review

3.0
Jul 13, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's a family friendly company with good time-off and flexible schedule. Work load is reasonable.

Cons

Senior management does not care about employees much. Rather political

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

-I did not know anything about finance, just had sales experience to my name and an open mind to learning and they took me in and tought me so much. -Benefits are top tier, from the basics to some that you didn't know they even existed. -They give you 8 hours a quarter for personal development. -Good pay without even including bonus or language add ons. -You will learn a LOT -

Cons

-2 year role commitment -Very corporate so might not let be your true self in the job with peers.

3.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Strong and recognizable financial-services brand 2. Good retirement and employee benefits 3. Exposure to complex, enterprise-level work 4. Knowledgeable and experienced colleagues 5. Relative organizational stability

Cons

1. Compensation is often below comparable financial-services peers, particularly given the level of responsibility and complexity of the work. 2. Roles and expectations are not always clearly defined, which can create uncertainty around ownership, authority, and measures of success. 3. Decision-making can be slow due to multiple layers of review, extensive socialization, and a highly consensus-driven culture. 4. Employees may be expected to drive significant change without always receiving the authority, resources, or executive access needed to implement it effectively. 5. Career progression and recognition can feel inconsistent, especially when the scope of the work exceeds the employee’s formal title or level.

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