Worst place I've worked at - Anonymous employee Happen Bank Employee Review

1.0
Apr 10, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free snacks. Cafe with a barista on site.

Cons

Was laid off (over the telephone) after a few weeks for a very vague reason: "No cultural fit". Somehow, though, I had made it through the on-site interview with six individuals, including a C-level exec. There was a bright red flag on my first day: People were wondering where a certain individual was, and someone's answer was that the individual no longer worked there because of "no cultural fit". Note: A few days before I was laid off, I had a 1-1 with my manager, and there was no mention whatsoever of any issue. Oddly, HR indicated that they would not contest an unemployment claim. Yet, when the State of California called them to verify, incredibly there was no record of my employment. Even if this is an innocent mistake, this reflects very badly on the company. You'd think that a financial company which will probably go IPO at some point would do better in handling records.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

New office, new name, same great company. Good growth opportunity where you can see your impact.

Cons

Not a huge con, but better snacks or catered lunch would be a plus.

2.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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