Pros
I was employed at an FHB branch for about 5 years. I loved it, for the most part. Great and fair bosses, coworkers were like family, there was always an understanding that there is always someone in upper management to go to if I ever had any problems in-branch as far as staff or management, all the bosses I've ever been under always had my best interest at heart - always open to hearing my feelings about my job and where I stood in the company. Very family like environment. Everyone treated each other like family and that right there was enough to not only make me stay as long as I did but it motivated me to always do my best work. Full medical, dental and vision even for part-timers. Half off buss passes, parking reimbursement, child care assistance program, mileage compensation for relief tellers, 401k, employee stock program, super fun employee appreciation party during Christmas, will pay for schooling if going to school for Business.. some of the great benefits FHB offers. Awesome place to work... if you live in a double-income household OR if you're a college student starting off looking to gain experience and don't pay for housing or much expenses. Better paying positions available if you already have a degree or certification.
Cons
Unfortunately, the pay was the biggest downfall. Great working environment was enough to make me stay as long as I did. But the extremely difficult-to-live-off-of pay rate weighed greater and was enough for me to let that all go. There are incentives and bonuses, but you'd have to buss your behind like crazy just to get a little extra and do it a lot for it to really see the difference. Bonuses are good but what you need is a constant decent income even more. While they spent lots of money treating high "Priority" customers who had large accounts with the bank to special treatment, a lot of front line especially long-time employees who serviced them were struggling to make ends meet. Tried applying at other departments/positions. Positions I did qualify for didn't have much difference in pay, only about a dollar more. To be straight forward, don't apply to be a Teller especially if you are living on your own and paying for yourself and children. You'll have a hard time with your budget, and like any job if you don't like your branch/staff, you will hate your job. Challenging job ok.. but not when there's no pay to back it up.