“Relatively good benefits for full-time employees, but internal career progression is rather difficult.”

Pros:  “Compared to other banks, the working hours are reasonable and work-life balance is fairly good. The company also supports employees via a variety of training programs…”

Cons:  “Compared to other financial institutions, salaries are very low. Also, the salary bands are way too wide, and people can perform the same exact job for often…” – Full Review

“Great company to work for... if you're starting out in retail banking”

Pros:  “Bank of the West offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere to customers. I felt that one could easily build upon relationships with customers, considering that most foot-traffic…”

Cons:  “Considering the responsibilities and expectations that Bank of the West has of its employees, I did not feel that the compensation given is fair. Despite hard work…” – Full Review

“respectable job for a student”

Pros:  “I loved saying that I work for a bank. Being that I am in college, it's the best job I can get since I am stil considered 'unskilled' is i try to apply for a respectable…”

Cons:  “managers play favorites like no other. There is very little room for growth unless you kiss the boss's a$$...” – Full Review

“Best comp plan low base”

Pros:  “Very high comp had months I made 4k in comp on top of base. You can make six figures here. Fast promotions Just produce and no micro management”

Cons:  “No outside business activites I got let go cause I had a business on the side Political and senior management are hyrocritics.” – Full Review

“Wells Fargo”

Pros:  “There are a plethora of opportunities at WFB. If you are ambitious you will go places. If you can manage up you will even go farther. You can basically write your own…”

Cons:  “Very political culture. A bit dog eat dog. Good Managers/leaders are hard to find through all the big egos at the top. As long as the bad managers are good at…” – Full Review

“Lots of smart people to work with every day”

Pros:  “Lots of resources, smart people, inspring leadership. Collaborative culture. Many women promoted.”

Cons:  “Can be bureaucratic, large company so hard to know who to call when.” – Full Review