Been here ten years; there's a lot of good and some...not so good. - Project Manager State Street Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2014
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Pros

The benefits are great! Not just dental, health, vision, etc. but a decent perks website for travel and goods discounts. Free admission to the MFA for you and a guest every time you go. You have to either kill someone or get caught selling drugs in the office to get fired (different than being laid off - see "cons".) SSB is very big on global inclusion, diversity, social issues, supporting the arts and the community.

Cons

So focused on the bottom line that they've forgotten about the emotional well-being of their employees above and beyond offering great benefits. They do have a great Flex work program but you're still expected to work 60+ hours a week if you're an AVP or above. Work/Life balance is one of their "core tenets" but they don't practice what they preach.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Own book runner and strategy. Good work life balance. Good working environment and nice people to work together

Cons

No much growth. Promotion to VP or higher is even forbidden based on company policy. Instead, ask people to move to different role. It doesn't make a lot of sense since it encourage people to find a new job.

1.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

They offer resources for learning.

Cons

In my previous roles I've never felt burnout but with this one is the first I was feeling crush. I don't think managers take time to structure the tasks on a 8hrs or 10hrs per day. There are a lot of unrealistic expectations, no work-life balance at all. Even if you made the sacrifice to stay late, you will not be done with the work for the day.

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