Org restructure! - Anonymous employee Sallie Mae Employee Review

1.0
30 Oct 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation - Base salary, cash bonus, and equity bonus... hard to beat that

Cons

The IT App Dev just went through org restructuring in order to rescue their failed Agile transition. The problem with this restructuring, they don't understand why Agile failed, never spoke to the people who actually deal with the day to day to understand why we are failing, and they moved people around without discussing what those people wants from their career.

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

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5.0
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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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