Morgan Stanley reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(19,910 total reviews)
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Morgan Stanley has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19,910 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Morgan Stanley employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
May 13, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

It pays reasonably well. There is good work/life balance, although I think the real reason behind this is that management is too oblivious to care what your doing, hence it is easy to balance non-work obligations with work. The benefits package is not bad

Cons

Advancement is based on age. If you are near 50, promotion and advancement are highly unlikely. Over 50 there is no advancement except in the most senior ranks. Management decisions are based on a given manager's bonus calculation--e.g., you will not be rewarded for innovation, intelligence, or even a job well done if it contradicts the politics that impact the manager's bonus calculation. Innovation, intelligence, good work in and of themselves are not the primary factor in advancement--see last point

4.0
Apr 11, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great People and Great Benefits. I learned a great deal of information and was able to take advantage of the excellent benefits!

Cons

In certain departments there are few opportunities for advancement. Additionally they make no effort to offer employment mobility to other areas of the firm.

3.0
Feb 27, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Recognizable Name and Company History Unlimited Sick Days Can advance career steadily but slowly without much brain power... just keep your head down and do as you're told. Great place to learn corporate politics

Cons

Preferential treatment for those with military backgrounds Innovation and free thinking is discouraged Corporate politics are necessary even with the smallest suggestions

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