Bridgewater Associates is focused on understanding how the world works. By having the deepest possible understanding of the global economy and financial markets and translating that understanding into great portfolios and meaningful relationships with institutional clients, we’ve built a distinct track record of success. We’ve done this for over 40 years, by having great people operating in a culture of radical truth and radical transparency. read more

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Joining Bridgewater Associates - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bridgewater Associates is that the company was very prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	100%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Bridgewater Associates are rated a C. At Bridgewater Associates most employees said they received feedback every week. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Bridgewater Associates.

Answer	Percent
Every week	100%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 50% of employees at Bridgewater Associates said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Bridgewater Associates employees earn $96,717. Bridgewater Associates ranks in the Top 15% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at Bridgewater Associates.

Average Salaries at Bridgewater Associates by Department

$105k*

Engineering

$82k*

Business Dev

$46k*

Customer Support

$78k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Bridgewater Associates, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Bridgewater Associates the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break.

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	100%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Bridgewater Associates ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in New York. 50% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Bridgewater Associates.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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