Toxic Culture and gaslighting - Senior Director Sallie Mae Employee Review

1.0
30 July 2024
Recommend
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Pros

industry pays well people recognize the company

Cons

industry cred is poor - company is not known as a bank because it only has one product. terrible leadership - constant rules changing and pushing down blame for self preservation from all leaders. Gaslighting occurs frequently to make you think it is your fault. Tone comes from the top. growth requires infrastructure, which is not a priority. job instability - secret layoffs to keep costs low. adds to the culture. Talent doesn't stay.

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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
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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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