Pros: Overall, this is a very good company to work for. Some of the highlights are: * Morgan Stanley is full of very talented and smart people. * Morgan Stanley uses a broad technology spectrum and experiments with lots of cutting-edge technology. * The benefits are generally very good (e.g., up to 3 months of paid family leave under certain circumstances, such as having a baby). * Most departments operate on very high ethical standards. * Good training program. * Compensation is generally very good.

Cons: Morgan Stanley is a large and sometimes anonymous corporation. As a result, the departments can be very fragmented (e.g., if you want to run a database, you have to go through the DBA group). My biggest gripe is that Morgan Stanley engages in extensive offshoring, especially to India, which can be a challenge and dampens morale for NY-based employees.

Pros: This is my first workplace. I started as an intern, continued as a grad, and have been there for around 4.5 years. It's a great place for a first job and for juniors.

Cons: But not too much chance for a career. It is better to move on and seek for better opportunities, where you can work on up-to-date technologies. Cutting-edge technologies in the advert are just words, nothing valid.

Pros: I have never worked at a company that provided a comparable level of community. Everyone is always willing to help their coworkers solve problems and grow.

Cons: Working closely with teams on other continents can be very painful when you only have 1 or 2 hours of overlap.