Waste of Time - Business Development Associate GLG Employee Review

3.0
Dec 21, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

GLG is for people who: a. have no other job offers b. fresh out of college For the former, it provides you with a decent pay (if you're desperate), exposure to different businesses, and a chance to develop soft skills. I strongly recommend you find another job within 18 months MAX.

Cons

- Pay is below average (unless your senior mgmt) but you have free coffee and redesigned offices! - High turnover means you have the most incompetent managers as talented ppl leave quickly - Misleading Job titles (This one is laughable, none of the title mean what you think!) - Very little room for advancement/opportunities for professional development - Research is glorified receptionist - Business Development is essentially telemarketing/cold calling/direct sales

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, solid healthcare plans (with transgender coverage!) and excellent leave policies.

Cons

Five or six years ago GLG was an incredible place to work. It was inclusive and fun. Then Paul Todd left and everything went downhill so fast it gave me whiplash. New CHRO was a buddy of the new CEOs and the nepo hires continued from there. So many RIFs that the teams are all skeletal, and everything that made the amazing culture at GLG disappeared. I may recommend GLG for a new grad desperate for something to put on their resume, it’s probably fine for that. As far as the company I loved and genuinely enjoyed being a part of? Well that’s long dead. Management is catty and they’re all watching their own backs, everyone is working scared and willing to push anyone else under the bus.

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