Credit Specialist - Anonymous employee Happen Bank Employee Review

1.0
6 May 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. good benefits 2. 401k 3. stock options are ok- you have to purchase them yourself. Many aren't getting paid enough to buy their options given to them.

Cons

1. Some people have more power than others, either through hierarchy or some other basis of influence. For many people, gaining promotion is important, and this can create competition between individuals, or misalignment between the team's objectives and those of individuals within it. Most people care passionately about decisions at work and this encourages political behavior as they seek to get their way. Decisions at work are impacted by both work-related goals and personal factors, so there is further scope for goal conflict. People and teams within organizations often have to compete for limited resources; this can lead to a kind of "tribal conflict" where teams compete to satisfy their needs and objectives, even when this is against the greater good. 2. LC call their employees “associates” or “team members.” This is a cheap way of making them feel valued without paying them. 3.LC offers free pizza parties and push company games like baseball. Forced fun is not only an insult–you’re there to work and probably have enough friends–it is a cheap way companies try to look generous. 4. There will be supervisors patrolling the lanes to monitor your progress, they’ll let you know if one hasn’t passed quality control in output by pulling you into a glass bowl. 5. Audits are insane to meet expectations, if you MAKE 3 ERRORs on any of your loan review your FIRED! Unbelievable. 6. Overworked and underpaid at 45k in the city of San Francisco-- with a medium income of 156k--- how can they expect anyone to support themselves. Rent alone is $2000 monthly in the city unless you decide to commute outside the city expect to dedicate your whole life to work and commuting. Who wants to live like that??? Honestly!!

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5.0
23 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

New office, new name, same great company. Good growth opportunity where you can see your impact.

Cons

Not a huge con, but better snacks or catered lunch would be a plus.

2.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent starting pay and some good teammates. The company is highly profitable and continues to grow. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and expand your scope. Equity awards.

Cons

Over the course of several years, I have been given additional responsibilities multiple times without more compensation despite the company’s strong financial performance. While I’m happy to contribute, the pattern of increasing responsibility without recognition is a major demotivator, even to your most diligent employees. It's tiresome. It doesn't take much effort to make strong contributors feel seen and valued, and it's such a missed opportunity not to. The company frequently talks about culture and values, but there is infighting and rivalries between teams and individuals. That energy creates drama instead of collaboration and leads to repetitious mistakes. Good people — especially top performers — eventually leave because they can.

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