Good work-life balance, but outdated technology - Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

Users say... "Good work life balance if you meet the correct criteria and have an agreeable direct report." "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" 

Users say... "Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" "Managers are bad and never happy" "Bonus and increment have been low." "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York."