Barclays Solution Architect Pune Reviews

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If you're considering a career move to Barclays, India, it's wise to pause and ponder. The corporate winds are shifting, and not in favor of a gentle breeze. Management, in their quest to pinch pennies, seems to be playing a game of 'how low can you go' with salaries. The HR department, once the custodians of employee welfare, are now crafting policies that might make Kafka smile—if he worked in corporate. Take, for instance, the grand unveiling of the new car lease policy, with Orix riding shotgun. The previous policy was a financial joyride for employees, but alas, it's been driven off the cliff. In its place, a new scheme that seems to have taken a detour from employee benefits. The halls of Barclays have been echoing with the sound of empty desks following the mass layoff fiesta in December. 23. Word on the grapevine is that another round of 'corporate musical chairs' is on the horizon, possibly in the sultry heat of July 2024. The hiring freeze has left managers skating on thin ice, trying to perform a balancing act with the headcount of a skeleton crew. So, if you're mulling over joining the ranks of Barclays, it might be prudent to treat it like a game of hot potato—exciting to consider, but handle with care and maybe don't hold on for too long. Consider it the dessert of your job search buffet: tempting, but perhaps best saved for last....Read More

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Lot of things.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

Good location, infrastructure and campus

Dislikes

Worst biased management, worst for females

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work timings: Strict Timings

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Job is secure and steady in Barclays. One can do same work for 10 years and get some increment and bonus every year. Company takes care of its employees.

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Many people in Barclays are like Govt employees. Outdated systems and technologies and too many controls hinder innovation, self development, and learning

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Company policies, Job security

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Work, People

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.