Good people with impossible goals - Financial Advisor Associate Morgan Stanley Employee Review

4.0
Jan 21, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

You will have the benefit of being with one of the best recognized names on the street. In addition, you are essentially your own boss. You have all the flexibility in the world as long as you keep producing

Cons

The goals are almost impossible to hit unless you have a very wealthy network that trusts you with all their money. In addition, they will not bat an eye at letting you go if you don't keep up. Wall Street isn't known for being friendly

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