Absolutely the worst place I have ever worked!!! Beware! - Anonymous employee State Street Employee Review

1.0
23 Aug 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They encourage you to volunteer two days out of the year paid. Benefits are pretty ok. Other than the free coffee, there's nothing else good.

Cons

Management in the department I worked in was absolutely horrible. Everyone in my department hated their jobs and were miserable. Managers manage through the use of fear, manipulation, and micromanagement. Employees are successful if they can become yes-men, act like a robot, and become a slave. If you have an opinion, however, you are doomed to failure. Avoid working there at all costs. It takes at least seven years to get one promotion.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Own book runner and strategy. Good work life balance. Good working environment and nice people to work together

Cons

No much growth. Promotion to VP or higher is even forbidden based on company policy. Instead, ask people to move to different role. It doesn't make a lot of sense since it encourage people to find a new job.

2.0
21 Jun 2026
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Pros

The company has a great severence package. Unfortunately thats a pro because they are laying off workers every 3 months until most of operations are offshore. Decent 401k match and vacation.

Cons

Layoffs, pay is low. Return to office mandate.

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