Down the Tubes - Relationship Banker Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jun 14, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I loved my co-workers and many of my customers. When I started in 2019, compensation and benefits were above average for the industry. The company took COVID seriously at the outset. I was never encouraged or instructed to act unethically.

Cons

Company dropped COVID precautions in the middle of Delta wave. Raises were frozen this year AND commission/incentives were cut despite it being the most profitable year in company history and benefits getting significantly more expensive. Company is losing employees rapidly and is in a hiring freeze due to the merger - this means I was doing three other peoples' jobs for NO extra money. Regional management has tried to compensate by micromanaging and working people harder. Systems are outdated and cobbled together, things constantly break, no accountability or follow-up in solving customer problems.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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