A so so place to work. - Senior Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

3.0
Jul 6, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The business people here are much more decent compared to other financial shops. Good compensation and benefits.

Cons

Very slow (if ever) to get rid of "bad" employees. When good employees turn a project around, it's the bad employees who get the recognition thus perpetuating the cycle.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 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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