Frustrating environment - Vice President Citi Employee Review

1.0
Sep 24, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Learn and develop skillset and that is pretty much it.

Cons

There are plenty of downsides. Too many management layers, too many employees, no opportunity for career advancement. Lack of unified culture. Pay is lower as compared to banks pay or brokerage firms. No recognition from the management on job well done. Low employee moral and a very demotivating working environment.

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Pros

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Cons

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