Great company when it was Independent Financial - Former Full Time Employee SouthState Employee Review

2.0
Feb 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice PTO, lasting relationships were formed but that is about it

Cons

Work life balance is a joke. Micromanaging is so bad that you have to explain a 5 minute bathroom break. Management does not want to listen to any ideas if it is not theirs. Benefits were trash.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

great culture and fun place to work

Cons

none at this time really

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Hours PTO Work-Life Balance

Cons

Favoritism Non-existent Raises Unnecessary AI use EVERYWHERE Pays less than other banks that are keen on selling, while they now take a sales-forward approach for no raise whatsoever Higher-Ups don’t know what being in a branch is like in the modern day

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