People are Nice, Work Life Balance Does Not Exist - Senior Client Solutions Associate, Private Equity GLG Employee Review

3.0
Nov 19, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment for meeting like-minded individuals, pretty straightforward criteria in terms of Quotas / hitting bonuses, Hybrid, decent training in a new hire class

Cons

Working overtime is essential in order to meet quotas / work-life balance does not exist, was once told that I must "check my email every 45 minutes outside of working hours" to respond to client emails, unlimited PTO isn't great because it's difficult to meet quotas (which are based off historical numbers, of other prior employees who worked tons of over-time)

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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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