Worst bank job ever - Universal Associate III Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Sep 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The hours were great, 9-5, Mon-Fri.

Cons

The worst computer system I have ever seen used in a business setting. It was a step up from a type writer, which they made us use! Who still uses a typewriter!? The job was a joke, there is no commission to be made. They hire you on as a Universal Associate which means you are a teller. Completely lied to me about the job and forced me to do work that a 3 year old could do. The management is beyond gossip queens, everyone was out to get someone else fired. My first week 4 people were fired in front of me, including upper management. The HR department is corrupt and forces people to lie about their meetings. I watched a girl move from Portland to SF, to be accused of something she didn't do, HR told her to tell everyone her father had a heart attack, when they actually flew her home to punish her. This has to be the worst company I have ever worked for, I am embarrassed to say I was ever employed by these corrupt jerks. If you get offered a job in the Bay Area, run away, fast and never look back. Oh and if you interview at Walnut Creek, be warned, they are liars, corrupt, two faced, rude, will talk about your personal HR issues with staff, and completely try to break you down with their fake sense of entitlement from their positions.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Columbia Banking System has been a great place to work for thus far. The environment is enjoyable and the company itself is virtuous.

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
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

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