Fast paced & challenging but over worked without adequate compensation - IT Engineer Columbia Bank Employee Review

3.0
Feb 1, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Connect time - Perk where you are paid company wages as you donate your time to an approved non-profit or charity. You get to play with a lot of cutting edge technology Great people in IT Rated as one of the top companies to work for( I believe it is an average place to work in IT, but outside of IT, it is better)

Cons

New solutions are implemented without the staff to maintain the solution over the life cycle of the solution. Work life balance is completely unbalanced towards WORK in IT. Understaffed for the work that needs to be accomplished including business as usual work and project work.

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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

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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