USAA reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(7,681 total reviews)
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Juan C. Andrade

41% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

USAA has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 7,681 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The USAA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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3.0
Oct 29, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the best call centers in the Valley to work for. Compared to some, you don't have to worry about layoffs or downsizing. The pay is pretty decent and the bonuses are nice. It's a big building with a good size fitness center and covered parking. The cleaning crew is pretty nice as well. They have company picnics and holiday parties.

Cons

Getting promoted is a trial by fire and sometimes is not WHAT you know but WHO you know. Forget trying to get a job in the IT area unless you are a temp if you already work at USAA. They only hire from within that area which I think is unfair. At the beginning of the year, upper management was talking up work from home. Now they are quietly sweeping it under the table. They also ticked off a lot of employees in the bank with a recent "optimization" which really caused major discord among employees. When Joe Robles came on board, he talked about the open door policy but many believe it's a myth as they fear repercussions from upper management.

4.0
Oct 10, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great office environment and wonderful benefits. The time off program is second to none. Compensation is fair.

Cons

The call center is too stress-ful. There is too much work and not enough time to complete it all.

3.0
Oct 9, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation package is generous. Yearly corporate performance bonus, holiday bonus, extra days off during holidays, 8% savings and investment plan matching. Highly active in community - lots of volunteer opportunities like Habitat for Humanity, yearly United Way campaign and holiday 'Season of Sharing' fundraising drive. Our members are primarily the military community. In times like these, it's a pleasure and privilege to serve those who serve us so selflessly. The company is undergoing a culture change. This is the time for innovative thinkers and people who thrive on challenge to roll up their sleeves and help straighten out areas that need it. Ideas are appreciated when presented thoughtfully, in a positive and non-accusatory manner. USAA has a new CEO who is making an effort to get back to basics.

Cons

Work and personal life balance is a struggle. You'll work hard for every single penny earned. Change is difficult, not just for employees to accept but in the way it is communicated and introduced. Management is arguably unaware of the challenges facing the front line employee. Direct line managers have little authority and don't always have a background in the area they manage. Could also use more accountability in management. Process is king. In an effort to keep management in the loop, we implement process upon process. Duplication of effort is rampant.

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