Very Disappointed - Anonymous employee Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My team is (mostly) great people who do the best they can given what we have to work with. Have helped me keep a positive outlook given all the negatives we face. Culture is community & client centric, but does not make up for all that is lacking.

Cons

- Opportunity for advancement is limited if you are not in primary locations of company - Salary levels below industry standard - Entry level time off allocations are minimal & only increase after 3 years. Well below industry standard - Company is far behind technologically. Internal frustrations due to this are countless. - Frustrations from merger pervasive; increased turnover - Management is disjointed & ineffectual

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Pros

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Cons

There is quite a bit of downtime in-between customers, but this is also a pro because it means there is ample opportunity to get more customers through the door and banking with us.

2.0
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Pros

Great People, generous Vacation and Sick time, and decent facilities.

Cons

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