meh... - IT Developer III Commerce Bank Employee Review

3.0
11 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You can work here for 20+ years. There is a continuous flow of day to day work. Working in downtown KC is great. Usually 1-2 days per week work from home privileges after first year.

Cons

Few real challenges. Mostly mediocre day to day work. Once you are hired you are on the 2-3% gravy train. Even if you are promoted you will get at most 5% even if people with the same title and position are making $20K+ more than you.. There is always somebody higher up the management chain that can and probably will circumvent any decision you make so it's best to not make any.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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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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