Great benefits! You get what you make of it! - Anonymous employee TIAA Employee Review

5.0
22 Apr 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of opportunity if you are not afraid of hard work and networking. People expect a promotion by sitting in their cubicle. Don't be afraid to highlight your accomplishments at review time.

Cons

Antiquated software. Top heavy in the SLT. You are encouraged to give your opinion, but then you labeled as a complainer. Even if you provide a solution.

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Good starting salary and benefits package.

Cons

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