Vice President - Vice President Morgan Stanley Employee Review

1.0
3 Feb 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

None in NYC office except proximity to Bryant Park. Westchester office is a lot better in both the working atmosphere and work/life balance.

Cons

Management in NYC office is horrible. Avoid working there at all costs. There is no work/life balance in this office. Employees are treated like they are kids who don't know how to manage themselves and are micromanaged daily by the Executive Directors. Management in NYC are threatened by experienced and smart employees. They want 'yes' men around them and will not tolerate disobedience. It's an open secret in the office that top management (MDs) are protecting the 'boy's club' NYC managers (Executive Directors) from any scrutiny by the rank and file (VPs and below). Rank and file guys are genuine, smart and really helpful. It's a collaborative culture among the peers.

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Pros

Great people, welcoming, Mentorship is very prioritized

Cons

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3.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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