Sound company, time off to start is meager - Product Manager Prudential Employee Review

3.0
Jul 1, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stabile company with extensive programs for learning and development. Also strong encouragement for career mobility and voluntary short term assignments. Transformation underway and lots if opportunities to grow and learn. Culture at Prudential is one of the best with programs, events and volunteer opportunities that support diversity, inclusion, openness, transparency, and caring for others.

Cons

Work-life balance is encouraged but the time off policy for new hires is not competitive with other companies. Only 20 days are offered for the first 3 years of service compared to other companies giving 30-35 days to start or providing 4 -day work weeks or unlimited PTO. Also there isn’t a summer hours program or half-day Fridays. Long-timers have an abundance of vacation leaving the new team members to work which seems unbalanced.

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3.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Solid benefits package, manageable workload. Can be a comfortable landing spot if you're able to tune out the outdated processes and legacy mindset.

Cons

The company undergoes frequent restructuring, and technical leadership often lacks the depth needed to guide modern engineering decisions. The culture can feel rooted in an older, more traditional mindset, and promising initiatives frequently get stuck in POC hell rather than reaching production. Career progression is also very manager-dependent; the wrong reporting relationship can significantly stall your growth. Overall technical bar is low — if you're trying to sharpen your skills, this environment may hold you back rather than push you forward.

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