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Blackstone can be a good place to work depending upon your goals and situation.  If your priority is family - it will be tough to manage the time constraints and requirements put on you.  Additionally the management team puts their stock in data far too much and tries to manage by using formulas and constructs.  From a technology standpoint they run on older systems that are pushed to the brink which can lead to radical snap decisions that cause more problems than they solve.  But the majority of the people that I worked with are very bright, helpful and friendly to work with.

Not much different than any other FinServ company, even though they tell you they set themselves apart.  I was part of the IT department and they run things with an early 2000s mentality - just throw more money and effort at something.  I've been a part of organizations with much more mature mentality and approach to management.  I think they generally want to work smarter, not harder but any real change takes way too long to be realized - I'm taking years, not months.  It's a shame because there are a lot of good people there that are probably handcuffed by the typical pay for a wealthy FinServ company.

Challenging to get your footing initially, unless you are in a BU which commands attention. Not only entrepreneurial in spirit, but actively encourages asking intelligent questions.

Changing from a meritocracy to more of an inclusive environment—ESG which is putting in place a stronger mentoring network and allyship efforts. 

Blackstone does put a considerable effort to focus on the positive message, and is relatively transparent. Middle managers do have a hard time managing teams with business objectives. There business model clearly works for most!

I learned a great deal at this company. I learned to really expand my technical skills by adapting them to evolving technologies within the Microsoft Dot Net framework. Technical Writing sometimes can be repetitive but not at this company. I wrote about APIs, Backend technologies, Frontend customer-facing issues, and much more. One of my top work experiences of all times. 

MDs and SMDs engage workplace harassment with impunity. HR is powerless. During 8 years I saw numberous women and men experience extended periods of harrasment only to be fired. Typically a package is paid to keep this quiet. Almost seems like some bizarre sport. Fortunately I left on great terms however I would never recomment Blackstone to anyone, hopefully as they get bigger more light is shed on this culture.

One of the best work experiences I have had because the staff is so friendly, big and diverse. The work environment is truly spectacular, I mean the day can be extremely busy but when it gets that way the atmosphere of having a great environment to work at does not change. Many opportunities to advance depending on work and experience.

There are a lot of very talented and smart people at Blackstone.  The one area where there could be significant improvement is management's ability to recognize, develop, and promote talent from within the organization.  Some departments are much better than others at this, but unfortunately I've seen some cases where management should be more attentive to their employees' development.

Overall the company has a positive culture, which makes coming to work a pleasant experience. Managers want employees to succeed and the company is growing at a fast pace, which is exciting to be a part of. 

Blackstone is an amazing firm to work with as every single person I have met there has always greeted me with a smile, as well as reached their hands out to help and guide me. I have interned here and have learned so much to later help me in other positions I acquired, but must need to say, that the staff and environment is definitely one to grow in and learn much more.

The technology side was awful. Management does not care about your ideas, unless they're really good ideas, but you wont' get rewarded for them or even credited for them. No work/life balance, you're expected to be on call 24/7. No sort of advancement path in place. No respect for employee personal life.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Summer analyst 15 salaries reported	$103,000 per year
Vice president of operations 8 salaries reported	$220,813 per year
Strategic partner 8 salaries reported	$127,500 per year
Inventory control specialist 8 salaries reported	$190,000 per year
Assistant vice president 8 salaries reported	$162,313 per year

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