Stop shooting first aiming later - Vice President IT Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
May 4, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exposure to technology, opportunities for growth for people that are ambitious, prestegious firm reputation.

Cons

VERY VERY consultant heavy. With the merger in the IT space underway, senior management has literally outsourced the whole IT shop, instead of tapping inot the deep talent pool from the legacy SB side of the firm. Senior managers at this firm more than any other would rather go crying to HR than actual do their jobs in too many cases. A very political environment that rewards networking rather than achievement and track record for delivery.

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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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