Horrible. - Financial Representative Assistant Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2016
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Pros

-Most of the office staff (assistants/general staff) were great and I made some great connections and friendships during the 2 years I was employed here. -Okay temporary position, I used it as a stepping stone and left voluntarily months ago when I found a better opportunity.

Cons

**The following statements may vary by who your employing rep is. -The office environment is sub-par, it's segregated and stuffy. It took me months to start meeting people. Many of the reps are cold and uninviting, especially the more senior ones. -If you are hired for one job, be prepared to have your role change regularly, without any additional compensation or consent. -You're treated like an object, not a human being. Your thoughts/opinions/feelings mean nothing to your superiors, and are irrelevant. They only matter if it benefits them financially. -No HR/Legal department. If you have any concerns you have nowhere to go and you have to fend for yourself. -Poor benefits/compensation. Not at all competitive. -Nothing is documented. It's your word against your hiring FR, and theirs will always trump yours. -Communication in general is greatly lacking. For example: if a staff member who plays a key role in the office is hired or if they leave, you find out via word of mouth. -Very high turnover. Most positions are revolving doors. This is a result of all the above listed reasons. -If you work for a team of reps: be prepared to have no consistency. When I gave my notice, I told my "HR department" (one of the four reps I worked for) I had 7 unused PTO days and I asked if I would be compensated for them. I was told no, they didn't have a policy for that. My teammate who quit at the same time I did is receiving compensation for her unused vacation days.

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Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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