Decent First Job for 1-2 Years - Research Manager GLG Employee Review

2.0
16 Jul 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good first job out of college with a 1-2 year learning period.

Cons

Company moving towards a world where junior associates, senior associates and research managers are meant to crank out as much work as possible with management knowing that they will burn out and then be replaced. Team Leaders and VPs have largely been grandfathered in; many of them are poor leaders who benefit from the work of those under them in salary.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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