Lots of gigs at Barcap, but I've heard it's hell, I'm a family man, any further insights? Anyone worked there and not been expected to stay till 7pm?
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Well they already slashed rates once recently, so the gigs are probably to replce the ones who walked as a result.
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Originally posted by dude69 View PostLots of gigs at Barcap, but I've heard it's hell, I'm a family man, any further insights? Anyone worked there and not been expected to stay till 7pm?
He walked.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Lots of gigs at Barcap, but I've heard it's hell, I'm a family man, any further insights? Anyone worked there and not been expected to stay till 7pm?
Rates are usually well above market rate (even despite the recent 10/15% cuts dished out) which is what seems to keep contractors there rather than the working environment. Canteen serves up some great noshComment
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I've heard it has quality norks walking around....Comment
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Some people work stoooopid hours e.g. 8am - 7pm. (and expect you to) Sackings are rife. High turnover off staff (both contract and perm) Huge politics, hidden agendas(?), whispers etc. Toilets are filthy. Horrid commute (Jubilee line or DLR - both packed to the seams)
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Rate, busy (never bored), great on CV, stuffed with Tottie.Comment
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Some people work stoooopid hours e.g. 8am - 7pm. (and expect you to) Sackings are rife. High turnover off staff (both contract and perm) Huge politics, hidden agendas(?), whispers etc. Toilets are filthy. Horrid commute (Jubilee line or DLR - both packed to the seams)
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Rate, busy (never bored), great on CV, stuffed with Tottie.
As for rates, well they do pay high rates 500+ quid per day BUT given that somewhere like Bloomberg or Reuters pays like 350-400 quid per day and they do 9am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break; do you really think its worth it ?
And yes Barcap does have a high staff turn over and it is tough in there, but that is why there IT function reputedly does quite well.Comment
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Originally posted by eliquant View Postthe tottie in those places doesn't look at you twice, they don't bother with computer nerds; they are more focused on the traders / high fliers and the management, you'll be lucky if they even talk to you.
As for rates, well they do pay high rates 500+ quid per day BUT given that somewhere like Bloomberg or Reuters pays like 350-400 quid per day and they do 9am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break; do you really think its worth it ?
And yes Barcap does have a high staff turn over and it is tough in there, but that is why there IT function reputedly does quite well.Comment
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Originally posted by eliquant View Postthe tottie in those places doesn't look at you twice, they don't bother with computer nerds;"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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