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      Poor work life balance, employees treated like commodities - Director Morgan Stanley Employee Review

      1.0
      Oct 30, 2012
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Office is in New York

      Cons

      I was only at MS for a brief period, but when I was there, I worked very long hours. They have very little appreciation or recognition for hard work. Appreciation is not reflected in compensation or in how they treat you. Getting promoted is definitely like running for political office. You have to know some people at the top (and widespread) to get promotions. I was hired one level below when I joined, promised a promotion opportunity during that year by the head of my group as part of my negotiation. Upon joining MS, I was quickly told that information was untrue, but was tempted with that carrot again when I gave my notice. Everyone is out for themselves, don't trust anyone at Morgan.

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      5.0
      Jun 24, 2026
      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company with great ceo

      Cons

      Large corporation where you can feel left out

      3.0
      May 30, 2026
      Lead software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

      Cons

      They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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