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      Good Work-Life Balance - Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

      4.0
      Aug 9, 2025
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • Good work-life balance (in most roles) • Strong benefits and competitive pay • Supportive, inclusive culture • Stable, global brand

      Cons

      • Bureaucratic and slow decision-making • Office politics and inconsistent management • Limited bonuses/hikes (depends on team)

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      5.0
      Apr 3, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company with diversified business. Great benefits

      Cons

      Hard to get promoted but patience pays off.

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      4.0
      Jul 6, 2026
      Investment banking analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great starting place for career, learned a ton

      Cons

      Mixed bag of senior team quality depending on group/vertical Bad culture in certain groups

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