Fun Coworkers - Toxic Culture - Research Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
23 Sept 2019
Recommend
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Pros

You start with a class of people and a good formal on-boarding program which makes the transition easy and enjoyable. Junior-level coworkers are good company. Clear career trajectory within the company. Good starting salary with opportunity for relatively fast promotion.

Cons

Bit of a bait and switch between actual role and how role is described during interview process. Though physically close in proximity with working spaces, there is a large separation between senior leadership and junior positions with regard to culture. Company is aware of employee dissatisfaction (openly embraces high turnover saying that they "don't play the glassdoor game") and work environment is plainly toxic with use of publicly displayed tracking of individual worker performance. Skills learned and used daily are only helpful if you would like to transition to a project management or sales type roll.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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