Happen Bank reviews

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.

LendingClub has experienced multiple rounds of layoffs this year, indicating a shift towards an offshore model for its engineering operations. With most projects in maintenance mode and limited investment in new product development, the company appears to rely on offshore teams for support. This transition has left remaining engineers feeling burned out and overburdened as they collaborate with their counterparts in India. Given the company's trajectory, it's reasonable to anticipate further engineering layoffs as knowledge transfer to offshore teams progresses. This pattern is common in engineering organizations, raising concerns for current and prospective employees. Management's authoritative approach further adds to the challenges faced by engineers. Engineers are left with the disheartening option of suppressing their concerns and working tirelessly until their departure to avoid this fate. In conclusion, LendingClub's engineering landscape is plagued by offshoring, knowledge gaps, and the looming threat of layoffs. Engineers considering this company should carefully weigh these factors before making a decision.