Company: J-P-Morgan
Date: 2009-02-07
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former

A great place to work!
Pros: JPMC is a world-class organization and the corporate brand is highly respected.  Management "sets the bar high" and the executive leadership team is both competent and courageous.  The firm hires high caliber employees, and it's energizing to work with the best and brightest.  There are great career opportunities, and the rewards and recognition are excellent.
Cons: It's can be challenging to work in such an enormous, hierarchical organization, and corporate politics can be tough to deal with. Sometimes the hours can seem endless, ie there are many required late nights and weekends.  There's constant pressure to improve performance and reduce expenses, resulting in lots of downsizing.  The fast pace and high degree of change create a level of intensity that can be exhausting and stressful for some people.