I've been having some great interactions with their consumer team lately, and am contemplating a lateral move from my LMM shop. Curious if anyone can provide any insights to the following?
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Pretty brutal culture and hours would avoid if you have ANY other options
Funny thing is I actually made this same statement, almost verbatim, on a different thread and was downvoted to oblivion. Yes you should avoid if you have other offers
Have a few buddies from undergrad over there and here is what I've gathered. Protected weekends are just about as protected as Pearl Harbor was in 45'. Bonuses are shit and nearly half was in the form of Kroger coupons and Madden cash. Would avoid at all costs
Can confirm the Kroger coupons. It was also definitely a slap in the face when they offered to upgrade me to town hall 11 rather than pay me a normal cash bonus. To each their own though.
What is the standard protected weekend policy, even if not enforced? Is it every Saturday, or is it one weekend a month?
Once per month
Don't you mean '41?
Worked at BGL during my analyst days before making the move over to a LMM LBO shop. Thoroughly enjoyed sweating it away in the bullpen with my analyst class. Since WLB was poor and we didn't have time to go out after work, we would put hard liquor in our water bottles and get fucked up on the job. Senior bankers didn't seem to mind as long as we were nose-deep in a model. Comp was solid and there were a few hot bitches over on the HR team that I used to talk up.
Even if it was sweaty, how would you rate the culture? It's possible to be a sweatshop where nobody is an asshole, take Lincoln for example.
Can confirm that culture was strong despite poor WLB. Got really close with my analyst class because we were always in the trenches together. One of my boys actually kept a bong in his desk and we would light up in the bathroom when we were waiting for comments. It was pretty much a competition to see who could get the most fucked up and do the craziest drugs without getting caught by our MDs.
Buddy theres only been one HR gal and suzanne aint exactly a flex
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Also known as “better get lateraling”
What group did that happen in?
Can second this. Their head of HC I’ve heard is an absolute maniac.
Something like this seems to get posted every year probably because there are so many contradicting statements on BGL. When I worked there a couple years ago, the culture, people, hours, pay, were all *okay*. Not awesome, not the worst place to work on the planet like some comments make it seem. I worked in Chicago, but frequently talked to the analysis in Cleveland, and they all hated it. Tougher senior bankers, longer hours, etc. They also screwed a few (very vocal on WSO) people when COVID hit in the form of layoffs and pulling offers from incoming analysts. So my summary would be that if you ignore the not so great behavior during a black-swan event, BGL Chicago is a fine place to work and would avoid Cleveland. Not sure if either office has gotten better or worse since I left though.
Chicago does seem pretty good based on all my interactions.
its not pal. worked there
Absolutely horrible culture. Have a few mentees that use to work there and they told me horrible things about the culture.
Would steer as far clear from this place as possible. Extremely sweaty and toxic culture from what I’ve gathered.
Also, seriously - what “good interactions with the consumer team” have you had? That team is entirely braindead VPs and like 1 analyst that dont want to live anymore.
the consumer team alone had 4 analysts quit on the spot with nothing lined up
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Holy HR clean up job. Was this also written with ChatGPT?
This most be some sort of sick joke
At least try to change the font
Absolute sweat shop. Insecure nerd zone
I have been at BGL for 6 months now, and I am not sure where all the negativity is coming from. My guess is that these comments are from poor performers who were not making the cut. BGL has a culture of collaboration and partnership throughout the organization and the partners actually encourage and listen to your feedback. Deal flow is strong. I am glad I made the switch to BGL.
Bruh what’s with these HR burner accounts?
Bruh, Do you just sit and troll all day?
Also nobody talks like this except HR. Think about what you’d actually want to tell people on an anonymous forum. You wouldnt say “culture of collaboration and partnership” it sounds so fake. Then an additional comment with “bruh” included to make yourself sound like “one of the young ppl.” What a joke, lets see what your next burner says after this feedback lol
I’m dying… expose him!! 😂😂
Additionally your whole firm is “underperformers who didnt make the cut.” Just insecure nerds who went to Nobody University who brag to 20 year olds “I make as much as an evercore associate” and “only a few people make it to PE” because of how insecure he is they wouldnt take him - who cares?
also to whoevers writing these burners. Did your mother bring you into the world just for you to do a coverup job for BGL? You have so much more to live for
Damn dude you really hate BGL, wtf happened to you
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Shitty ass firm, a bunch of fat people work there
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I may have the opportunity to intern with them next summer, as I am currently setting up an interview with them. Should I just abandon ship with this one?
if they’re your only superday, then do not ditch ship. if you have other options then i would consider jumping ship. EOD a job will always beat not having a job.
This is correct - BGL is a great opportunity if you have no other opportunities. But if you have literally anything else...go with that.
Hey, couldn't figure out how to dm you so I'm just messaging u here. Saw that you're interviewing with them for summer 2025. So am I. Had my first round 2 weeks ago and my 2nd round last week on Thursday. Would be curious to know where u are in the process.
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