Toxic culture with unfair promotions and low pay - Analyst Barclays Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people within the teams

Cons

Salary isn’t in proportion to what other banks pay You are only promoted if your face fits or if you are friends with someone higher up Culture of bullying by management, I have worked in several teams and see this every time Constant redundancies and no regard to people feeling on edge constantly

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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

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