Boring Job - Research Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
Mar 7, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Decent gig out of college, live in Austin, easily sound impressive on resumes

Cons

No actual skills to build on the job. The role is actually a sales role, but they make it sound like you'd be doing research or acting as a "thought partner" with your clients. You don't need to know clients or industries at all, and the turnover rate is extremely high. I've seen most people leaving before their 1st year. The job itself is extremely boring - the only thing that changes is the industry you're looking into for each project. But again, you don't need to know anything about the industry you're "researching" other than the names of the companies in the space.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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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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