Stressful but very fun work environment - Collector I Sallie Mae Employee Review

3.0
6 Sept 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Your managers are professional but are friends. You can go to them with anything. Up level managers have floor meeting where they keep you informed of changes and new policies within the company. The office is just like the show "Office" very fun working envornment. They don't drug test once hired unless you come to work drunk or smelling..

Cons

Pay sucks. Bonus structure is a joke. High turnover

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5.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

The work culture is quite chill and results-focused. The office space is also quite decent.

Cons

Being a bank, it’s highly regulated so everything we do must go through a thorough compliance review.

5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

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