Some good people, but sinking ship - Manager Happen Bank Employee Review

3.0
Sep 1, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

They tend to hire generally good people, so you'll get to work in an environment that can be good at times. Could be a good springboard to get another job somewhere.

Cons

Mid-level management and c-suite are survivors. The company is a sinking ship, attracting a customer type that doesn't align with their purported values (and spending marketing dollars to feed current model). This ship is headed one way and rocking the boat is seldom rewarded. Calling out poor performers on management has repercussions. Meanwhile, mid-to-low-level performers that keep their heads down can have a fairly long career there. They pay below market and are taking away benefits in a desperate effort to reduce opex.

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5.0
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Pros

nice office and learned a lot

Cons

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2.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Decent starting pay and some good teammates. The company is highly profitable and continues to grow. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and expand your scope. Equity awards.

Cons

Over the course of several years, I have been given additional responsibilities multiple times without more compensation despite the company’s strong financial performance. While I’m happy to contribute, the pattern of increasing responsibility without recognition is a major demotivator, even to your most diligent employees. It's tiresome. It doesn't take much effort to make strong contributors feel seen and valued, and it's such a missed opportunity not to. The company frequently talks about culture and values, but there is infighting and rivalries between teams and individuals. That energy creates drama instead of collaboration and leads to repetitious mistakes. Good people — especially top performers — eventually leave because they can.

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