The working environment was toxic and unbearable. Very isolating and unfriendly; sometimes downright rude. The initial training was weak (2 hour IT webinar), also no three month or yearly reviews were given throughout my time. Thanks to this, there were basic things I never knew existed even after a year into my position (share drives, HR procedures, etc.). Most partners had big egos and even bigger demands, even the support staff at managerial levels and more senior positions took on egos of their own; the best supporting staff members were the best sucks ups. Money was spent frivolously by partners; junior level employees are walked over, many of whom did demeaning and tedious tasks with long hours until they crack, no stimulation and very high turnover. There was no room for growth or a way to make a valuable impact on the firm with your position: routine, mundane, and management controls all major decisions and does not take to feedback from other employees well, if listening at all. No room for mistakes, and it was always important to remember that managers and partners NEVER make mistakes and are ALWAYS right. Major lack of support and resources between New York and every other office. General disorganization with management: very segmented. Be prepared to not be respected, feel easily replaceable and get bullied into submission. AVOID.
