Understaffed - Teller Commerce Bank Employee Review

2.0
21 June 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Qualify for a decent amount of PTO after 6 months, paid sick time off, yearly raises, I had really great co-workers!

Cons

Part-time employees get no benefits though the hours worked do not differ much from full-time employees (I worked 37 hours as a part-time employee while full-time is 40 hours a week). Part-time employees are almost expected to work every Saturday. Though you're given paid sick days, it seemed almost impossible to use it. I contracted strep throat, had a fever that was over 100 degrees, with a doctor's note and still expected to come in. My branch was short-staffed more than half of the time I worked there. It took 7 months for a new teller to be hired and once a new person was hired, someone else was fired, still leaving us short-staffed. There seemed to be no real concern for the tellers' safety, only the money.

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Pros

Great people. Interesting work. Great work balance.

Cons

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1.0
25 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None - the pay was well below what I was used to making.

Cons

You can include that if it’s true, but it’s safest to present it as your personal experience rather than implying a medical conclusion or making broader claims about the company. Here’s a revised version: Commerce Bank was the worst place I’ve ever worked. I came into the role with years of experience, confidence, and a strong work ethic, but I left questioning my abilities in a way I never had before. The management style I experienced was disparaging, overly critical, and unsupportive. Rather than feeling coached or developed, I felt constantly torn down. The work environment became so toxic for me that I ultimately sought therapy to cope with the anxiety I experienced surrounding work. My anxiety became severe enough that my healthcare provider increased my medication. No job should have that kind of impact on someone’s mental well-being. I recognize that others may have different experiences, but mine was one of the most damaging professional experiences of my career. I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate the leadership and management culture before accepting a position, as it can make all the difference. This version clearly states your personal experience (“for me,” “I experienced”) without asserting that the company universally causes those outcomes. That makes the review both compelling and more defensible.

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