Really awful pay - Anonymous employee PayJunction Employee Review

2.0
Aug 20, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-good snacks -good location -decent training and support -I really liked my manager (technically the assistant manager because the actual manager quit - but they never moved the assistant to manager from what I heard and then they outsourced someone to take the manager role even though the assistant had be doing the role for over 6months 🤷🏼‍♂️)

Cons

Incredibly low pay. Not a liveable wage at all and especially not for Santa Barbara. They set very unrealistic expectations for the team and micromanaged a lot. They won’t tell you this but there is a lot of turnover in this role. I saw at least 6 people get hired and then quit within a month of working there. I think it’s because they didn’t train those people well and then had crazy high expectations for them. Instead of raising our pay they made us play little scrabble games to incentivize us to work more - I never got close to winning these games and I was a top performer for a while lol. They hired some new directors who im sure are getting paid $100k+ and also they decided to remodel the office that barely anyone went to because it was hybrid (???!!). All I’m saying is come on guys pay your employees more and stop holding things over their heads like the elusive ~ new leads ~ or the even more elusive ~promotion~. I’m not saying “don’t work for this company” but I am saying “don’t overwork yourself for a company that truly does not care about you”. This would be a good job if you really need some extra cash or health insurance while you’re in between jobs but definitely no career here - at least not from this role anymore (there are definitely people who started in this role and climbed the latter - they are rockstars but also total outliers!)

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5.0
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Pros

PayJunction is a rare organization where leadership genuinely lives out its brand pillars and promises. There is a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and partnership - not just in words, but in how decisions are made and how people are treated. The culture is one where employees feel included, heard, and valued. There is a clear sense that your work matters, and leadership is consistently asking how they can improve and better support the organization. That mindset creates real trust and engagement. The founders set the tone in a meaningful way. They take the time to know their people, invest in their growth, and encourage career development in a way that feels intentional and genuine. The people here are truly exceptional - thoughtful, kind, intelligent, and highly knowledgeable. Cross-functional collaboration is a real strength, and teams work together with a shared focus on outcomes. PayJunction runs lean, but with high impact. There is a clear vision for growth, and the company balances performance with strong relationships and a healthy respect for work-life balance. Coming from larger organizations, this has been a refreshing experience. PayJunction has not lost sight of the individual while continuing to scale thoughtfully. I am incredibly grateful to be part of this team and excited about what is ahead.

Cons

Because the company operates lean, there are not always multiple roles or rapid upward moves available at any given time. That said, there is still a strong focus on growth and development within roles

5.0
Mar 13, 2026
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Pros

Bootstrapped for 25 years so the culture is 100% controlled by the founders and they care about employee health and growth. Excellent Health Care(best I've ever had). Not shy to technology(Slack, Outreach, Zoominfo, Salesforce, ChatGPT and more). Every leader/executive has an open door policy and you feel heard. Culture Comity works hard to provide perks & events that make it feel like one big family. Payment Technology is VERY unique and has massive upside if your looking to sell something non-traditional. This is NOT a traditional payments company(and I've worked for them all), transparency, integrity and they do not cut corners on anything.

Cons

Lean company(100~ Employees) so if you don't like being expected to own your outcome+, this might not be right for you.

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