$20B community bank? Yeah right. - Anonymous employee Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Feb 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you want to just show up an earn a check, this is probably a good place.

Cons

Management is very bad. They have grown so fast, so quick, the management teams are very poor leaders and most of the upper management is constantly lying to the regular employees about the company's future to keep them doing their job and not quitting. They force "culture" down your throat, but it's easy to see that many managers don't care or take it seriously, and conspicuously have frequent "phone calls" they have to attend during the morning brain washing (MoMo wooo!)

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5.0
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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

Poor communication from leadership. Typical "Good ol' Boys Club" type politics, and too many convoluted policies and procedures to keep up. Hard workers are awarded with more work, while others are allowed to skate by under the radar.

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