Office Space - Anonymous employee Vanguard Employee Review

3.0
16 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company for passive investors and the occasional trader. Low costs, conservative culture.

Cons

the better the company does, the less they are willing to spend on facilities and upkeep. If they do, it's not well thought out. Very P.C. but does vary depending on where you work. Company is turning into a giant bureaucracy or mini-government. Too many people required to implement meaningful changes. Also, atmosphere feels like being back in school at times. Not just high school either.

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3.0
3 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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