Zero Coaching, Zero Development, Zero Growth - Financial Services Manager Mechanics Bank Employee Review

1.0
Oct 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Closed Weekends, Monday thru Friday 9-5 Work Life Balance Good if you just want to coast through Diversity and Inclusion

Cons

In the year and a half I worked at Mechanics Bank there were zero coaching sessions, no 1:1s, no talks about development, zero conversations focused on growth. My immediate manager had no strengths in sales, I knew more about the company/system/coaching then they did - which is a huge red flag. Their position was a glorified floating coverage, and my position was a glorified teller. Pay was extremely low for a management position (which I'll agree is my fault since I accepted the terms), however a company should know that if they don't pay well across the board they're going to lose impactful employees. I packed my bags after a year and a half and believe me it would have been much sooner if I didn't have the birth of my child. Do not apply to this company if you want growth, adequate pay, and want to feel like you made an impact. Also, this company expects you to do the marketing for them since they don't invest ANYTHING into their external marketing department. Think about that for a second, they are barely in the top 20 of California banks based on deposit market share (Less than 1%) and they are not investing in their marketing and have the audacity to say that's the bankers' job. I never understood that and would much rather work for a bank that is centered on growth for both the company and their employees. ATTENTION TENURED EMPLOYEES, ONLY accept a role at this company if you do not care about growth, want an easy breezy job, and are okay with mundane teller tasks. ATTENTION ENTRY LEVEL employees, look elsewhere at a company like US BANK, CHASE, B of A, that focuses on their new employees and care about their growth. I am now working at Chase, and am one month in and already have had a few 1:1's with my manager, here I am wanted and valued!

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5.0
Apr 2, 2026
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Pros

It is a new position for me. The training I have received has been exceptional. The vibe in the office so far is really good. I see room for growth and I now have a work life balance.

Cons

I'd like more pay but who doesn't. I believe I am paid correctly for my experience.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, no work weekends

Cons

Back office operations is extremely unorganized during mergers, there is little to no communication with employees from upper management about plans, changes, etc. The company makes it clear they value profits over people.

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