Good office infrastructure but rampant favoritism and layoffs - Director Morgan Stanley Employee Review

Layoffs: Everyear in March and sometimes in June, there is a Layoff cycle. Layoffs are random and not performance based or CTC based. % Cap on Bonus No hike sometimes or very less hike % Office politics: Visibility and favoritism matter more than actual performance or results. Career stagnation: Even with consistent top ratings, employees remain stuck at the same designation for years. Manager favoritism: Sucking up to managers seems to be the norm, overshadowing genuine contributions. Misleading titles: Designations like “Director” are equivalent to AVP roles, creating confusion. Unfair hierarchy: No clear criteria for senior roles — e.g., 11+ years hired as Director (AVP) while 9+ years sometimes hired as VP. This lack of transparency misleads new joiners about career progression. Job tier structure: Making career progression all the more difficult. Promotion is sometimes Biased.