Good brand but a lot of politcs - Software Developer Barclays Employee Review

3.0
27 Mar 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Brand will shine on your CV Difficult to get promoted, be sure to negotiate salary when hired (if this matters the most to you) Good tools and a lot of money is invested in IT, Super good office, Community spirit, free coffee

Cons

You destiny depends on where you get hired. Every group is totally different. Meritocracy does not exist, you need to have super relationship with manager an above A lot of people want to gain visibility rather than working for the good of the company

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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