Hell on Earth - Anonymous employee Bloomberg Employee Review

1.0
Feb 24, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

You can knock yourself out all day on the free food. You'll need to, to cope with the misery of working there.

Cons

This really is a nasty, nasty place. Dull, tedious workload, unnecessarily long hours with absolutely no give and all take, inward-facing approach with no regard for customers whatsoever, micromanaging middle management whose only specialist skills are brown-nosing. Think Lord of the Flies - a kid in charge of the other kids and not a colouring in book in sight. The company prides itself on growing organically, so it never gets any fresh ideas in, and subsequent generations of middle managers just follow the status quo. Oh, and factor in the several sizes of new trousers you'll need to buy as you get fatter and fatter from misery-eating.

Explore other reviews about Bloomberg

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, in this role you have the chance to learn about the financial markets, the terminal, and also you get client exposure.

Cons

Not really cons, culture is great.

2.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Office, Free Snacks and plenty of social events

Cons

Be prepared for a heavily politicised culture — it's pervasive and affects day-to-day working life significantly. The organisation suffers from clear in-group favouritism at the leadership level, where certain groups are visibly preferred for opportunities, recognition, and advancement. This creates an uneven playing field and quietly damages morale for those outside those circles. Leadership collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. In four years, I didn't experience a single structured team-building or bonding initiative — a telling sign of how little investment goes into people and team cohesion. Perhaps most concerning is the approach to compliance. Raising legitimate concerns or challenging existing practices is met with significant resistance from senior stakeholders, rather than genuine engagement. A culture where pushback replaces accountability is one worth approaching with caution.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All